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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,362.95, 30,861.19 and 12,292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,362.95, 30,861.19 and 12,292.32 is: 16,963.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,362.95 : 30,861.19 = 12,292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,362.95/30,861.19 = 12,292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,362.95x = 30,861.19 × 12,292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,362.95x = 379,355,754.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,355,754.16/22,362.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,963.58

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