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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,425.27, 30,940.02 and 12,992.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,425.27, 30,940.02 and 12,992.01 is: 17,925.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,425.27 : 30,940.02 = 12,992.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,425.27/30,940.02 = 12,992.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,425.27x = 30,940.02 × 12,992.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,425.27x = 401,973,049.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,973,049.24/22,425.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,925.00

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