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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,456.70, 30,991.02 and 12,385.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,456.70, 30,991.02 and 12,385.45 is: 17,092.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,456.70 : 30,991.02 = 12,385.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,456.70/30,991.02 = 12,385.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,456.70x = 30,991.02 × 12,385.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,456.70x = 383,837,666.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,837,666.73/22,456.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,092.35

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