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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,421.12, 30,941.35 and 12,349.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,421.12, 30,941.35 and 12,349.91 is: 17,042.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,421.12 : 30,941.35 = 12,349.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,421.12/30,941.35 = 12,349.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,421.12x = 30,941.35 × 12,349.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,421.12x = 382,122,887.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,122,887.78/22,421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,042.99

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