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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,440.62, 30,968.26 and 12,369.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,440.62, 30,968.26 and 12,369.45 is: 17,069.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,440.62 : 30,968.26 = 12,369.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,440.62/30,968.26 = 12,369.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,440.62x = 30,968.26 × 12,369.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,440.62x = 383,060,263.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,060,263.30/22,440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,069.95

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