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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,422.50, 30,943.05 and 12,996.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,422.50, 30,943.05 and 12,996.53 is: 17,935.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,422.50 : 30,943.05 = 12,996.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,422.50/30,943.05 = 12,996.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,422.50x = 30,943.05 × 12,996.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,422.50x = 402,152,277.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,152,277.62/22,422.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,935.21

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