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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,364.69, 30,863.97 and 12,293.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,364.69, 30,863.97 and 12,293.91 is: 16,965.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,364.69 : 30,863.97 = 12,293.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,364.69/30,863.97 = 12,293.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,364.69x = 30,863.97 × 12,293.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,364.69x = 379,438,869.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,438,869.42/22,364.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,965.98

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