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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,437, 30,963.18 and 12,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,437, 30,963.18 and 12,501 is: 17,251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,437 : 30,963.18 = 12,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,437/30,963.18 = 12,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,437x = 30,963.18 × 12,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,437x = 387,070,713.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,070,713.18/22,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,251.45

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