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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,304.58, 30,780.71 and 12,232.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,304.58, 30,780.71 and 12,232.93 is: 16,881.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,304.58 : 30,780.71 = 12,232.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,304.58/30,780.71 = 12,232.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,304.58x = 30,780.71 × 12,232.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,304.58x = 376,538,224.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,538,224.41/22,304.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,881.65

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