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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,437.25, 30,962.99 and 12,366.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,437.25, 30,962.99 and 12,366.59 is: 17,065.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,437.25 : 30,962.99 = 12,366.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,437.25/30,962.99 = 12,366.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,437.25x = 30,962.99 × 12,366.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,437.25x = 382,906,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,906,602.50/22,437.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,065.67

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