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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,441.48, 30,969.46 and 12,370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,441.48, 30,969.46 and 12,370.12 is: 17,070.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,441.48 : 30,969.46 = 12,370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,441.48/30,969.46 = 12,370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,441.48x = 30,969.46 × 12,370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,441.48x = 383,095,936.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,095,936.54/22,441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,070.89

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