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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,274.88, 30,733.92 and 12,338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,274.88, 30,733.92 and 12,338.88 is: 17,024.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,274.88 : 30,733.92 = 12,338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,274.88/30,733.92 = 12,338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,274.88x = 30,733.92 × 12,338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,274.88x = 379,222,150.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,222,150.81/22,274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,024.66

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