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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.80, 30,727.56 and 12,330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.80, 30,727.56 and 12,330.80 is: 17,016.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.80 : 30,727.56 = 12,330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.80/30,727.56 = 12,330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.80x = 30,727.56 × 12,330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.80x = 378,895,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,895,396.85/22,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,016.16

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