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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,459.62, 30,995.64 and 12,388.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,459.62, 30,995.64 and 12,388.02 is: 17,096.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,459.62 : 30,995.64 = 12,388.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,459.62/30,995.64 = 12,388.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,459.62x = 30,995.64 × 12,388.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,459.62x = 383,974,608.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,974,608.23/22,459.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,096.22

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