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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,436.43, 30,962.48 and 12,365.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,436.43, 30,962.48 and 12,365.23 is: 17,064.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,436.43 : 30,962.48 = 12,365.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,436.43/30,962.48 = 12,365.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,436.43x = 30,962.48 × 12,365.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,436.43x = 382,858,186.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,858,186.57/22,436.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,064.14

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