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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,420.88, 30,940.81 and 12,994.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,420.88, 30,940.81 and 12,994.91 is: 17,932.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,420.88 : 30,940.81 = 12,994.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,420.88/30,940.81 = 12,994.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,420.88x = 30,940.81 × 12,994.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,420.88x = 402,072,854.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,072,854.09/22,420.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,932.97

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