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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,435.93, 30,961.79 and 12,364.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,435.93, 30,961.79 and 12,364.73 is: 17,063.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,435.93 : 30,961.79 = 12,364.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,435.93/30,961.79 = 12,364.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,435.93x = 30,961.79 × 12,364.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,435.93x = 382,834,119.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,834,119.51/22,435.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,063.44

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