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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,422.76, 30,943.40 and 12,996.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,422.76, 30,943.40 and 12,996.78 is: 17,935.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,422.76 : 30,943.40 = 12,996.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,422.76/30,943.40 = 12,996.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,422.76x = 30,943.40 × 12,996.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,422.76x = 402,164,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,164,562.25/22,422.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,935.55

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