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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,366.44, 30,865.98 and 12,295.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,366.44, 30,865.98 and 12,295.86 is: 16,968.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,366.44 : 30,865.98 = 12,295.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,366.44/30,865.98 = 12,295.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,366.44x = 30,865.98 × 12,295.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,366.44x = 379,523,768.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,523,768.84/22,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,968.45

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