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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,427.12, 30,950.16 and 12,355.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,427.12, 30,950.16 and 12,355.94 is: 17,051.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,427.12 : 30,950.16 = 12,355.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,427.12/30,950.16 = 12,355.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,427.12x = 30,950.16 × 12,355.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,427.12x = 382,418,319.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,418,319.95/22,427.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,051.60

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