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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,363.74, 30,862.08 and 12,291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,363.74, 30,862.08 and 12,291.84 is: 16,962.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,363.74 : 30,862.08 = 12,291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,363.74/30,862.08 = 12,291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,363.74x = 30,862.08 × 12,291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,363.74x = 379,351,749.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,351,749.43/22,363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,962.80

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