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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,432.10, 30,955.89 and 12,361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,432.10, 30,955.89 and 12,361.48 is: 17,058.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,432.10 : 30,955.89 = 12,361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,432.10/30,955.89 = 12,361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,432.10x = 30,955.89 × 12,361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,432.10x = 382,660,460.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,660,460.34/22,432.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,058.61

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