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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,304.39, 30,780.05 and 12,232.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,304.39, 30,780.05 and 12,232.62 is: 16,881.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,304.39 : 30,780.05 = 12,232.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,304.39/30,780.05 = 12,232.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,304.39x = 30,780.05 × 12,232.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,304.39x = 376,520,594.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,520,594.07/22,304.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,881.01

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