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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,430.78, 30,954.34 and 12,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,430.78, 30,954.34 and 12,359 is: 17,055.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,430.78 : 30,954.34 = 12,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,430.78/30,954.34 = 12,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,430.78x = 30,954.34 × 12,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,430.78x = 382,564,688.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,564,688.06/22,430.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,055.34

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