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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,416.16, 30,932.94 and 12,982.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,416.16, 30,932.94 and 12,982.90 is: 17,915.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,416.16 : 30,932.94 = 12,982.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,416.16/30,932.94 = 12,982.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,416.16x = 30,932.94 × 12,982.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,416.16x = 401,599,266.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,599,266.73/22,416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,915.61

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