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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,424.52, 30,946.50 and 12,996.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,424.52, 30,946.50 and 12,996.36 is: 17,935.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,424.52 : 30,946.50 = 12,996.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,424.52/30,946.50 = 12,996.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,424.52x = 30,946.50 × 12,996.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,424.52x = 402,191,854.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,191,854.74/22,424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,935.36

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