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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,429.68, 30,950.16 and 12,996.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,429.68, 30,950.16 and 12,996.96 is: 17,934.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,429.68 : 30,950.16 = 12,996.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,429.68/30,950.16 = 12,996.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,429.68x = 30,950.16 × 12,996.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,429.68x = 402,257,991.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,257,991.51/22,429.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,934.18

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