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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,362.06, 30,860.32 and 12,291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,362.06, 30,860.32 and 12,291.52 is: 16,962.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,362.06 : 30,860.32 = 12,291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,362.06/30,860.32 = 12,291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,362.06x = 30,860.32 × 12,291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,362.06x = 379,320,240.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,320,240.49/22,362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,962.67

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