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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,455.83, 30,991.13 and 12,897.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,455.83, 30,991.13 and 12,897.03 is: 17,799.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,455.83 : 30,991.13 = 12,897.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,455.83/30,991.13 = 12,897.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,455.83x = 30,991.13 × 12,897.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,455.83x = 399,693,468.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,693,468.86/22,455.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,799.10

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