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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.38, 30,731.85 and 12,337.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.38, 30,731.85 and 12,337.38 is: 17,022.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.38 : 30,731.85 = 12,337.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.38/30,731.85 = 12,337.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.38x = 30,731.85 × 12,337.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.38x = 379,150,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,150,511.55/22,273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,022.59

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