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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,263.75, 30,723.98 and 12,327.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,263.75, 30,723.98 and 12,327.75 is: 17,012.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,263.75 : 30,723.98 = 12,327.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,263.75/30,723.98 = 12,327.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,263.75x = 30,723.98 × 12,327.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,263.75x = 378,757,482.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,757,482.81/22,263.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,012.30

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