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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,440.79, 30,968.12 and 12,369.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,440.79, 30,968.12 and 12,369.25 is: 17,069.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,440.79 : 30,968.12 = 12,369.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,440.79/30,968.12 = 12,369.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,440.79x = 30,968.12 × 12,369.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,440.79x = 383,052,418.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,052,418.31/22,440.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,069.47

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