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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,436.58, 30,962.26 and 12,364.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,436.58, 30,962.26 and 12,364.76 is: 17,063.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,436.58 : 30,962.26 = 12,364.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,436.58/30,962.26 = 12,364.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,436.58x = 30,962.26 × 12,364.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,436.58x = 382,840,913.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,840,913.96/22,436.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,063.25

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