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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,363.69, 30,862.59 and 12,292.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,363.69, 30,862.59 and 12,292.91 is: 16,964.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,363.69 : 30,862.59 = 12,292.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,363.69/30,862.59 = 12,292.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,363.69x = 30,862.59 × 12,292.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,363.69x = 379,390,886.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,390,886.92/22,363.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,964.59

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