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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,421.66, 30,942.10 and 12,350.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,421.66, 30,942.10 and 12,350.14 is: 17,043.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,421.66 : 30,942.10 = 12,350.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,421.66/30,942.10 = 12,350.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,421.66x = 30,942.10 × 12,350.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,421.66x = 382,139,266.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,139,266.89/22,421.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,043.31

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