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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,432.65, 30,958.42 and 12,361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,432.65, 30,958.42 and 12,361.08 is: 17,059.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,432.65 : 30,958.42 = 12,361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,432.65/30,958.42 = 12,361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,432.65x = 30,958.42 × 12,361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,432.65x = 382,679,397.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,679,397.99/22,432.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,059.03

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