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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,436.53, 30,962.62 and 12,365.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,436.53, 30,962.62 and 12,365.33 is: 17,064.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,436.53 : 30,962.62 = 12,365.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,436.53/30,962.62 = 12,365.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,436.53x = 30,962.62 × 12,365.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,436.53x = 382,863,013.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,863,013.96/22,436.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,064.27

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