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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,365.46, 30,865.12 and 12,294.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,365.46, 30,865.12 and 12,294.34 is: 16,966.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,365.46 : 30,865.12 = 12,294.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,365.46/30,865.12 = 12,294.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,365.46x = 30,865.12 × 12,294.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,365.46x = 379,466,279.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,466,279.42/22,365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,966.62

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