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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,438.08, 30,964.55 and 12,366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,438.08, 30,964.55 and 12,366.50 is: 17,065.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,438.08 : 30,964.55 = 12,366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,438.08/30,964.55 = 12,366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,438.08x = 30,964.55 × 12,366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,438.08x = 382,922,890.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,922,890.92/22,438.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,065.76

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