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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,366.96, 30,866.43 and 12,295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,366.96, 30,866.43 and 12,295.46 is: 16,967.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,366.96 : 30,866.43 = 12,295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,366.96/30,866.43 = 12,295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,366.96x = 30,866.43 × 12,295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,366.96x = 379,517,020.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,517,020.81/22,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,967.75

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