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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,434.58, 30,958.99 and 12,876.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,434.58, 30,958.99 and 12,876.04 is: 17,768.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,434.58 : 30,958.99 = 12,876.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,434.58/30,958.99 = 12,876.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,434.58x = 30,958.99 × 12,876.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,434.58x = 398,629,193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,629,193.60/22,434.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,768.52

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