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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,440.92, 30,968.29 and 12,369.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,440.92, 30,968.29 and 12,369.38 is: 17,069.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,440.92 : 30,968.29 = 12,369.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,440.92/30,968.29 = 12,369.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,440.92x = 30,968.29 × 12,369.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,440.92x = 383,058,546.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,058,546.96/22,440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,069.65

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