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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,429.02, 30,952.33 and 12,357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,429.02, 30,952.33 and 12,357.44 is: 17,053.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,429.02 : 30,952.33 = 12,357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,429.02/30,952.33 = 12,357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,429.02x = 30,952.33 × 12,357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,429.02x = 382,491,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,491,375.18/22,429.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,053.41

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