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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,364.33, 30,863.58 and 12,293.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,364.33, 30,863.58 and 12,293.15 is: 16,964.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,364.33 : 30,863.58 = 12,293.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,364.33/30,863.58 = 12,293.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,364.33x = 30,863.58 × 12,293.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,364.33x = 379,410,464.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,410,464.16/22,364.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,964.99

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