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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,422.53, 30,941.87 and 12,349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,422.53, 30,941.87 and 12,349.05 is: 17,041.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,422.53 : 30,941.87 = 12,349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,422.53/30,941.87 = 12,349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,422.53x = 30,941.87 × 12,349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,422.53x = 382,102,637.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,102,637.98/22,422.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,041.02

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