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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,418.76, 30,941.52 and 12,992.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,418.76, 30,941.52 and 12,992.78 is: 17,932.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,418.76 : 30,941.52 = 12,992.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,418.76/30,941.52 = 12,992.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,418.76x = 30,941.52 × 12,992.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,418.76x = 402,016,362.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,016,362.23/22,418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,932.14

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