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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,419.41, 30,938.54 and 12,347.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,419.41, 30,938.54 and 12,347.69 is: 17,039.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,419.41 : 30,938.54 = 12,347.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,419.41/30,938.54 = 12,347.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,419.41x = 30,938.54 × 12,347.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,419.41x = 382,019,284.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,019,284.54/22,419.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,039.67

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