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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,437.06, 30,963.34 and 12,365.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,437.06, 30,963.34 and 12,365.85 is: 17,064.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,437.06 : 30,963.34 = 12,365.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,437.06/30,963.34 = 12,365.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,437.06x = 30,963.34 × 12,365.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,437.06x = 382,888,149.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,888,149.51/22,437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,064.99

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