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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,463.91, 30,998.46 and 12,392.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,463.91, 30,998.46 and 12,392.73 is: 17,101.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,463.91 : 30,998.46 = 12,392.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,463.91/30,998.46 = 12,392.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,463.91x = 30,998.46 × 12,392.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,463.91x = 384,155,545.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,155,545.20/22,463.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,101.01

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