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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,439.27, 30,964.93 and 12,367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,439.27, 30,964.93 and 12,367.68 is: 17,066.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,439.27 : 30,964.93 = 12,367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,439.27/30,964.93 = 12,367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,439.27x = 30,964.93 × 12,367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,439.27x = 382,964,314.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,964,314.54/22,439.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,066.70

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