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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,421.63, 30,941.85 and 12,995.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,421.63, 30,941.85 and 12,995.66 is: 17,934.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,421.63 : 30,941.85 = 12,995.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,421.63/30,941.85 = 12,995.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,421.63x = 30,941.85 × 12,995.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,421.63x = 402,109,607.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,109,607.66/22,421.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,934.01

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