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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,419.65, 30,936.71 and 12,347.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,419.65, 30,936.71 and 12,347.48 is: 17,038.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,419.65 : 30,936.71 = 12,347.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,419.65/30,936.71 = 12,347.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,419.65x = 30,936.71 × 12,347.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,419.65x = 381,990,516.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,990,516.20/22,419.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,038.20

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