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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,431.42, 30,954.78 and 12,999.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,431.42, 30,954.78 and 12,999.42 is: 17,938.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,431.42 : 30,954.78 = 12,999.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,431.42/30,954.78 = 12,999.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,431.42x = 30,954.78 × 12,999.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,431.42x = 402,394,186.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,394,186.23/22,431.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,938.86

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