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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,425.26, 30,946.72 and 12,353.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,425.26, 30,946.72 and 12,353.47 is: 17,047.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,425.26 : 30,946.72 = 12,353.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,425.26/30,946.72 = 12,353.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,425.26x = 30,946.72 × 12,353.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,425.26x = 382,299,377.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,299,377.12/22,425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,047.71

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