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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,417.72, 30,936.66 and 12,346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,417.72, 30,936.66 and 12,346.52 is: 17,038.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,417.72 : 30,936.66 = 12,346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,417.72/30,936.66 = 12,346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,417.72x = 30,936.66 × 12,346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,417.72x = 381,960,091.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,960,091.42/22,417.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,038.31

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