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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,419.35, 30,931.71 and 12,727.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,419.35, 30,931.71 and 12,727.22 is: 17,559.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,419.35 : 30,931.71 = 12,727.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,419.35/30,931.71 = 12,727.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,419.35x = 30,931.71 × 12,727.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,419.35x = 393,674,523.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,674,523.49/22,419.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,559.59

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