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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,463.92, 30,999.10 and 12,392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,463.92, 30,999.10 and 12,392.92 is: 17,101.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,463.92 : 30,999.10 = 12,392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,463.92/30,999.10 = 12,392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,463.92x = 30,999.10 × 12,392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,463.92x = 384,169,366.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,169,366.37/22,463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,101.62

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