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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,451.95, 30,985.77 and 12,893.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,451.95, 30,985.77 and 12,893.09 is: 17,793.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,451.95 : 30,985.77 = 12,893.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,451.95/30,985.77 = 12,893.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,451.95x = 30,985.77 × 12,893.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,451.95x = 399,502,321.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,502,321.33/22,451.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,793.66

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