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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,419.36, 30,938.72 and 12,347.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,419.36, 30,938.72 and 12,347.72 is: 17,039.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,419.36 : 30,938.72 = 12,347.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,419.36/30,938.72 = 12,347.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,419.36x = 30,938.72 × 12,347.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,419.36x = 382,022,435.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,022,435.29/22,419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,039.85

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