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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,417.94, 30,936.99 and 12,346.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,417.94, 30,936.99 and 12,346.58 is: 17,038.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,417.94 : 30,936.99 = 12,346.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,417.94/30,936.99 = 12,346.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,417.94x = 30,936.99 × 12,346.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,417.94x = 381,966,021.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,966,021.99/22,417.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,038.41

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