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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,433.97, 30,960.23 and 12,362.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,433.97, 30,960.23 and 12,362.39 is: 17,060.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,433.97 : 30,960.23 = 12,362.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,433.97/30,960.23 = 12,362.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,433.97x = 30,960.23 × 12,362.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,433.97x = 382,742,437.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,742,437.75/22,433.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,060.84

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