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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,368.39, 30,866.58 and 12,296.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,368.39, 30,866.58 and 12,296.58 is: 16,968.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,368.39 : 30,866.58 = 12,296.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,368.39/30,866.58 = 12,296.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,368.39x = 30,866.58 × 12,296.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,368.39x = 379,553,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,553,370.30/22,368.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,968.29

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