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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,463.27, 30,998.92 and 12,392.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,463.27, 30,998.92 and 12,392.67 is: 17,101.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,463.27 : 30,998.92 = 12,392.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,463.27/30,998.92 = 12,392.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,463.27x = 30,998.92 × 12,392.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,463.27x = 384,159,323.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,159,323.95/22,463.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,101.67

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