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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,365.96, 30,865.38 and 12,294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,365.96, 30,865.38 and 12,294.84 is: 16,967.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,365.96 : 30,865.38 = 12,294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,365.96/30,865.38 = 12,294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,365.96x = 30,865.38 × 12,294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,365.96x = 379,484,908.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,484,908.64/22,365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,967.07

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