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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,462.76, 30,998.84 and 12,391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,462.76, 30,998.84 and 12,391.52 is: 17,100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,462.76 : 30,998.84 = 12,391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,462.76/30,998.84 = 12,391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,462.76x = 30,998.84 × 12,391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,462.76x = 384,122,745.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,122,745.84/22,462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,100.43

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