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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,424.16, 30,945.33 and 12,998.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,424.16, 30,945.33 and 12,998.19 is: 17,937.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,424.16 : 30,945.33 = 12,998.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,424.16/30,945.33 = 12,998.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,424.16x = 30,945.33 × 12,998.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,424.16x = 402,233,278.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,233,278.95/22,424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,937.50

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