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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,419, 30,938.22 and 12,993.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,419, 30,938.22 and 12,993.03 is: 17,930.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,419 : 30,938.22 = 12,993.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,419/30,938.22 = 12,993.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,419x = 30,938.22 × 12,993.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,419x = 401,981,220.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,981,220.61/22,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,930.38

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