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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,367.88, 30,873.42 and 12,941.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,367.88, 30,873.42 and 12,941.91 is: 17,863.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,367.88 : 30,873.42 = 12,941.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,367.88/30,873.42 = 12,941.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,367.88x = 30,873.42 × 12,941.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,367.88x = 399,561,023.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,561,023.03/22,367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,863.16

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