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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,364.92, 30,861.72 and 12,293.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,364.92, 30,861.72 and 12,293.08 is: 16,963.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,364.92 : 30,861.72 = 12,293.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,364.92/30,861.72 = 12,293.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,364.92x = 30,861.72 × 12,293.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,364.92x = 379,385,592.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,385,592.90/22,364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,963.42

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