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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,268.76, 30,730.88 and 12,332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,268.76, 30,730.88 and 12,332.76 is: 17,019.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,268.76 : 30,730.88 = 12,332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,268.76/30,730.88 = 12,332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,268.76x = 30,730.88 × 12,332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,268.76x = 378,996,567.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,996,567.63/22,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,019.20

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