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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,305.87, 30,781.89 and 12,234.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,305.87, 30,781.89 and 12,234.11 is: 16,882.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,305.87 : 30,781.89 = 12,234.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,305.87/30,781.89 = 12,234.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,305.87x = 30,781.89 × 12,234.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,305.87x = 376,588,874.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,588,874.36/22,305.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,882.95

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