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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,436.33, 30,962.34 and 12,365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,436.33, 30,962.34 and 12,365.13 is: 17,063.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,436.33 : 30,962.34 = 12,365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,436.33/30,962.34 = 12,365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,436.33x = 30,962.34 × 12,365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,436.33x = 382,853,359.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,853,359.20/22,436.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,063.99

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