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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,261, 30,722.10 and 12,326.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,261, 30,722.10 and 12,326.92 is: 17,012.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,261 : 30,722.10 = 12,326.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,261/30,722.10 = 12,326.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,261x = 30,722.10 × 12,326.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,261x = 378,708,868.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,708,868.93/22,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,012.21

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