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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,459.46, 30,995.47 and 12,902.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,459.46, 30,995.47 and 12,902.34 is: 17,806.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,459.46 : 30,995.47 = 12,902.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,459.46/30,995.47 = 12,902.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,459.46x = 30,995.47 × 12,902.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,459.46x = 399,914,092.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,914,092.40/22,459.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,806.04

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