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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,367.96, 30,868.14 and 12,296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,367.96, 30,868.14 and 12,296.84 is: 16,969.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,367.96 : 30,868.14 = 12,296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,367.96/30,868.14 = 12,296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,367.96x = 30,868.14 × 12,296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,367.96x = 379,580,578.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,580,578.68/22,367.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,969.83

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