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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.26, 30,727.43 and 12,330.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.26, 30,727.43 and 12,330.26 is: 17,015.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.26 : 30,727.43 = 12,330.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.26/30,727.43 = 12,330.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.26x = 30,727.43 × 12,330.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.26x = 378,877,201.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,877,201.03/22,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,015.75

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