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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,429.13, 30,950.36 and 12,871.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,429.13, 30,950.36 and 12,871.94 is: 17,762.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,429.13 : 30,950.36 = 12,871.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,429.13/30,950.36 = 12,871.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,429.13x = 30,950.36 × 12,871.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,429.13x = 398,391,054.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,391,054.33/22,429.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,762.22

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