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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,460.62, 30,995.58 and 12,901.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,460.62, 30,995.58 and 12,901.13 is: 17,803.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,460.62 : 30,995.58 = 12,901.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,460.62/30,995.58 = 12,901.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,460.62x = 30,995.58 × 12,901.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,460.62x = 399,877,852.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,877,852.03/22,460.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,803.51

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