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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,363.64, 30,860.46 and 12,290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,363.64, 30,860.46 and 12,290.12 is: 16,959.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,363.64 : 30,860.46 = 12,290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,363.64/30,860.46 = 12,290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,363.64x = 30,860.46 × 12,290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,363.64x = 379,278,756.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,278,756.66/22,363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,959.62

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