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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,421.10, 30,941.32 and 12,349.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,421.10, 30,941.32 and 12,349.58 is: 17,042.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,421.10 : 30,941.32 = 12,349.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,421.10/30,941.32 = 12,349.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,421.10x = 30,941.32 × 12,349.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,421.10x = 382,112,144.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,112,144.22/22,421.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,042.53

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