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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,368.68, 30,868.84 and 12,298.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,368.68, 30,868.84 and 12,298.15 is: 16,971.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,368.68 : 30,868.84 = 12,298.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,368.68/30,868.84 = 12,298.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,368.68x = 30,868.84 × 12,298.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,368.68x = 379,629,624.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,629,624.65/22,368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,971.48

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