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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,253, 30,709.62 and 12,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,253, 30,709.62 and 12,317 is: 16,997.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,253 : 30,709.62 = 12,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,253/30,709.62 = 12,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,253x = 30,709.62 × 12,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,253x = 378,250,389.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,250,389.54/22,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,997.73

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