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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,417.51, 30,936.38 and 12,346.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,417.51, 30,936.38 and 12,346.26 is: 17,037.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,417.51 : 30,936.38 = 12,346.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,417.51/30,936.38 = 12,346.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,417.51x = 30,936.38 × 12,346.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,417.51x = 381,948,590.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,948,590.94/22,417.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,037.96

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