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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,437.68, 30,963.56 and 12,367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,437.68, 30,963.56 and 12,367.08 is: 17,066.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,437.68 : 30,963.56 = 12,367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,437.68/30,963.56 = 12,367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,437.68x = 30,963.56 × 12,367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,437.68x = 382,928,761.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,928,761.77/22,437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,066.33

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