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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,426.61, 30,951.14 and 12,356.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,426.61, 30,951.14 and 12,356.07 is: 17,052.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,426.61 : 30,951.14 = 12,356.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,426.61/30,951.14 = 12,356.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,426.61x = 30,951.14 × 12,356.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,426.61x = 382,434,390.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,434,390.64/22,426.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,052.71

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