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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,262.94, 30,722.85 and 12,326.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,262.94, 30,722.85 and 12,326.94 is: 17,011.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,262.94 : 30,722.85 = 12,326.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,262.94/30,722.85 = 12,326.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,262.94x = 30,722.85 × 12,326.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,262.94x = 378,718,728.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,718,728.58/22,262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,011.17

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