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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,271.25, 30,734.34 and 12,335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,271.25, 30,734.34 and 12,335.25 is: 17,022.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,271.25 : 30,734.34 = 12,335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,271.25/30,734.34 = 12,335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,271.25x = 30,734.34 × 12,335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,271.25x = 379,115,767.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,115,767.49/22,271.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,022.65

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