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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,430.40, 30,954.05 and 12,358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,430.40, 30,954.05 and 12,358.36 is: 17,054.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,430.40 : 30,954.05 = 12,358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,430.40/30,954.05 = 12,358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,430.40x = 30,954.05 × 12,358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,430.40x = 382,541,154.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,541,154.18/22,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,054.58

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