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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,432.92, 30,957.80 and 12,361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,432.92, 30,957.80 and 12,361.95 is: 17,059.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,432.92 : 30,957.80 = 12,361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,432.92/30,957.80 = 12,361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,432.92x = 30,957.80 × 12,361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,432.92x = 382,698,713.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,698,713.90/22,432.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,059.70

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