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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,274.38, 30,733.23 and 12,338.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,274.38, 30,733.23 and 12,338.38 is: 17,023.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,274.38 : 30,733.23 = 12,338.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,274.38/30,733.23 = 12,338.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,274.38x = 30,733.23 × 12,338.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,274.38x = 379,198,270.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,198,270.37/22,274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,023.97

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