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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,427.94, 30,950.42 and 12,356.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,427.94, 30,950.42 and 12,356.15 is: 17,051.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,427.94 : 30,950.42 = 12,356.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,427.94/30,950.42 = 12,356.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,427.94x = 30,950.42 × 12,356.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,427.94x = 382,428,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,428,032.08/22,427.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,051.41

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