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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,439.71, 30,966.89 and 12,367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,439.71, 30,966.89 and 12,367.93 is: 17,067.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,439.71 : 30,966.89 = 12,367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,439.71/30,966.89 = 12,367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,439.71x = 30,966.89 × 12,367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,439.71x = 382,996,496.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,996,496.31/22,439.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,067.80

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