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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,260.09, 30,718.87 and 12,324.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,260.09, 30,718.87 and 12,324.09 is: 17,007.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,260.09 : 30,718.87 = 12,324.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,260.09/30,718.87 = 12,324.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,260.09x = 30,718.87 × 12,324.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,260.09x = 378,582,118.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,582,118.58/22,260.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,007.21

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