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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,367.65, 30,867.46 and 12,296.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,367.65, 30,867.46 and 12,296.74 is: 16,969.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,367.65 : 30,867.46 = 12,296.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,367.65/30,867.46 = 12,296.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,367.65x = 30,867.46 × 12,296.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,367.65x = 379,569,130.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,569,130.08/22,367.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,969.56

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