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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,269.76, 30,732.26 and 12,333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,269.76, 30,732.26 and 12,333.76 is: 17,020.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,269.76 : 30,732.26 = 12,333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,269.76/30,732.26 = 12,333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,269.76x = 30,732.26 × 12,333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,269.76x = 379,044,319.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,044,319.10/22,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,020.58

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