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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,435.97, 30,962.29 and 12,365.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,435.97, 30,962.29 and 12,365.06 is: 17,064.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,435.97 : 30,962.29 = 12,365.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,435.97/30,962.29 = 12,365.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,435.97x = 30,962.29 × 12,365.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,435.97x = 382,850,674.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,850,674.18/22,435.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,064.14

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