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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,362.41, 30,860.97 and 12,803.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,362.41, 30,860.97 and 12,803.80 is: 17,669.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,362.41 : 30,860.97 = 12,803.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,362.41/30,860.97 = 12,803.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,362.41x = 30,860.97 × 12,803.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,362.41x = 395,137,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,137,687.69/22,362.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,669.73

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