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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,437.81, 30,964.38 and 12,366.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,437.81, 30,964.38 and 12,366.61 is: 17,066.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,437.81 : 30,964.38 = 12,366.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,437.81/30,964.38 = 12,366.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,437.81x = 30,964.38 × 12,366.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,437.81x = 382,924,333.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,924,333.94/22,437.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,066.03

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