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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,367.08, 30,870.66 and 12,936.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,367.08, 30,870.66 and 12,936.52 is: 17,854.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,367.08 : 30,870.66 = 12,936.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,367.08/30,870.66 = 12,936.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,367.08x = 30,870.66 × 12,936.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,367.08x = 399,358,910.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,358,910.50/22,367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,854.76

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