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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,432.52, 30,950.02 and 12,999.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,432.52, 30,950.02 and 12,999.26 is: 17,935.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,432.52 : 30,950.02 = 12,999.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,432.52/30,950.02 = 12,999.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,432.52x = 30,950.02 × 12,999.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,432.52x = 402,327,356.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,327,356.99/22,432.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,935.00

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