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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,438.52, 30,963.89 and 12,366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,438.52, 30,963.89 and 12,366.93 is: 17,065.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,438.52 : 30,963.89 = 12,366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,438.52/30,963.89 = 12,366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,438.52x = 30,963.89 × 12,366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,438.52x = 382,928,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,928,174.96/22,438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,065.66

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