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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,367.93, 30,868.56 and 12,809.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,367.93, 30,868.56 and 12,809.30 is: 17,677.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,367.93 : 30,868.56 = 12,809.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,367.93/30,868.56 = 12,809.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,367.93x = 30,868.56 × 12,809.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,367.93x = 395,404,491.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,404,491.27/22,367.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,677.30

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