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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,366.41, 30,865.01 and 12,294.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,366.41, 30,865.01 and 12,294.87 is: 16,966.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,366.41 : 30,865.01 = 12,294.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,366.41/30,865.01 = 12,294.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,366.41x = 30,865.01 × 12,294.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,366.41x = 379,481,285.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,481,285.50/22,366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,966.57

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