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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,304.76, 30,780.37 and 12,232.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,304.76, 30,780.37 and 12,232.71 is: 16,881.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,304.76 : 30,780.37 = 12,232.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,304.76/30,780.37 = 12,232.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,304.76x = 30,780.37 × 12,232.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,304.76x = 376,527,339.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,527,339.90/22,304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,881.03

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