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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,421.78, 30,942.27 and 12,350.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,421.78, 30,942.27 and 12,350.27 is: 17,043.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,421.78 : 30,942.27 = 12,350.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,421.78/30,942.27 = 12,350.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,421.78x = 30,942.27 × 12,350.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,421.78x = 382,145,234.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,145,234.20/22,421.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,043.48

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