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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,423.95, 30,945.26 and 12,352.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,423.95, 30,945.26 and 12,352.75 is: 17,046.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,423.95 : 30,945.26 = 12,352.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,423.95/30,945.26 = 12,352.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,423.95x = 30,945.26 × 12,352.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,423.95x = 382,259,013.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,259,013.98/22,423.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,046.91

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