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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,430.10, 30,949.92 and 12,996.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,430.10, 30,949.92 and 12,996.84 is: 17,933.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,430.10 : 30,949.92 = 12,996.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,430.10/30,949.92 = 12,996.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,430.10x = 30,949.92 × 12,996.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,430.10x = 402,251,158.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,251,158.25/22,430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,933.54

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