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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,259.13, 30,717.60 and 12,323.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,259.13, 30,717.60 and 12,323.13 is: 17,005.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,259.13 : 30,717.60 = 12,323.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,259.13/30,717.60 = 12,323.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,259.13x = 30,717.60 × 12,323.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,259.13x = 378,536,762.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,536,762.88/22,259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,005.91

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