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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,366.37, 30,865.98 and 12,295.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,366.37, 30,865.98 and 12,295.24 is: 16,967.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,366.37 : 30,865.98 = 12,295.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,366.37/30,865.98 = 12,295.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,366.37x = 30,865.98 × 12,295.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,366.37x = 379,504,443.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,504,443.10/22,366.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,967.64

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