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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,433.65, 30,959.80 and 12,362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,433.65, 30,959.80 and 12,362.08 is: 17,060.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,433.65 : 30,959.80 = 12,362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,433.65/30,959.80 = 12,362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,433.65x = 30,959.80 × 12,362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,433.65x = 382,727,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,727,524.38/22,433.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,060.42

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