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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,367.38, 30,867.36 and 12,296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,367.38, 30,867.36 and 12,296.24 is: 16,969.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,367.38 : 30,867.36 = 12,296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,367.38/30,867.36 = 12,296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,367.38x = 30,867.36 × 12,296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,367.38x = 379,552,466.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,552,466.73/22,367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,969.02

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