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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,303.63, 30,777.48 and 12,231.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,303.63, 30,777.48 and 12,231.85 is: 16,879.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,303.63 : 30,777.48 = 12,231.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,303.63/30,777.48 = 12,231.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,303.63x = 30,777.48 × 12,231.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,303.63x = 376,465,541.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,465,541.92/22,303.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,879.11

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