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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,427.69, 30,951.63 and 12,356.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,427.69, 30,951.63 and 12,356.15 is: 17,052.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,427.69 : 30,951.63 = 12,356.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,427.69/30,951.63 = 12,356.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,427.69x = 30,951.63 × 12,356.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,427.69x = 382,442,983.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,442,983.02/22,427.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,052.27

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