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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,269.80, 30,731.70 and 12,333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,269.80, 30,731.70 and 12,333.80 is: 17,020.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,269.80 : 30,731.70 = 12,333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,269.80/30,731.70 = 12,333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,269.80x = 30,731.70 × 12,333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,269.80x = 379,038,641.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,038,641.46/22,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,020.30

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