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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,462.73, 30,998.02 and 12,390.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,462.73, 30,998.02 and 12,390.95 is: 17,099.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,462.73 : 30,998.02 = 12,390.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,462.73/30,998.02 = 12,390.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,462.73x = 30,998.02 × 12,390.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,462.73x = 384,094,915.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,094,915.92/22,462.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,099.21

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