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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,451.70, 30,985.42 and 12,892.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,451.70, 30,985.42 and 12,892.84 is: 17,793.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,451.70 : 30,985.42 = 12,892.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,451.70/30,985.42 = 12,892.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,451.70x = 30,985.42 × 12,892.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,451.70x = 399,489,952.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,489,952.70/22,451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,793.31

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