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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,442.91, 30,969.83 and 12,370.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,442.91, 30,969.83 and 12,370.83 is: 17,070.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,442.91 : 30,969.83 = 12,370.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,442.91/30,969.83 = 12,370.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,442.91x = 30,969.83 × 12,370.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,442.91x = 383,122,660.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,122,660.76/22,442.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,070.99

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