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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,267, 30,728.46 and 12,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,267, 30,728.46 and 12,331 is: 17,016.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,267 : 30,728.46 = 12,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,267/30,728.46 = 12,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,267x = 30,728.46 × 12,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,267x = 378,912,640.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,912,640.26/22,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,016.78

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