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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,423.88, 30,950.44 and 12,997.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,423.88, 30,950.44 and 12,997.92 is: 17,940.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,423.88 : 30,950.44 = 12,997.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,423.88/30,950.44 = 12,997.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,423.88x = 30,950.44 × 12,997.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,423.88x = 402,291,343.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,291,343.08/22,423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,940.31

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