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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,423.42, 30,942.93 and 12,351.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,423.42, 30,942.93 and 12,351.30 is: 17,044.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,423.42 : 30,942.93 = 12,351.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,423.42/30,942.93 = 12,351.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,423.42x = 30,942.93 × 12,351.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,423.42x = 382,185,411.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,185,411.31/22,423.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,044.03

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