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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,451.12, 30,982.74 and 12,379.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,451.12, 30,982.74 and 12,379.94 is: 17,084.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,451.12 : 30,982.74 = 12,379.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,451.12/30,982.74 = 12,379.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,451.12x = 30,982.74 × 12,379.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,451.12x = 383,564,462.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,564,462.24/22,451.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,084.42

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