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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,370.49, 30,868.59 and 12,297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,370.49, 30,868.59 and 12,297.27 is: 16,968.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,370.49 : 30,868.59 = 12,297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,370.49/30,868.59 = 12,297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,370.49x = 30,868.59 × 12,297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,370.49x = 379,599,385.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,599,385.75/22,370.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,968.76

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