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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,423.84, 30,946.23 and 12,863.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,423.84, 30,946.23 and 12,863.66 is: 17,752.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,423.84 : 30,946.23 = 12,863.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,423.84/30,946.23 = 12,863.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,423.84x = 30,946.23 × 12,863.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,423.84x = 398,081,781.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,081,781.00/22,423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,752.62

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