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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,441.79, 30,969.50 and 12,370.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,441.79, 30,969.50 and 12,370.25 is: 17,070.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,441.79 : 30,969.50 = 12,370.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,441.79/30,969.50 = 12,370.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,441.79x = 30,969.50 × 12,370.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,441.79x = 383,100,457.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,100,457.38/22,441.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,070.85

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