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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,364.91, 30,863.57 and 12,294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,364.91, 30,863.57 and 12,294 is: 16,965.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,364.91 : 30,863.57 = 12,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,364.91/30,863.57 = 12,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,364.91x = 30,863.57 × 12,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,364.91x = 379,436,668.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,436,668.11/22,364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,965.71

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