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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,368.96, 30,868.77 and 12,297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,368.96, 30,868.77 and 12,297.32 is: 16,970.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,368.96 : 30,868.77 = 12,297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,368.96/30,868.77 = 12,297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,368.96x = 30,868.77 × 12,297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,368.96x = 379,602,988.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,602,988.35/22,368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,970.08

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