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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,433.92, 30,959.18 and 12,362.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,433.92, 30,959.18 and 12,362.95 is: 17,061.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,433.92 : 30,959.18 = 12,362.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,433.92/30,959.18 = 12,362.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,433.92x = 30,959.18 × 12,362.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,433.92x = 382,746,794.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,746,794.38/22,433.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,061.08

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