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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,306.08, 30,782.43 and 12,234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,306.08, 30,782.43 and 12,234.60 is: 16,883.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,306.08 : 30,782.43 = 12,234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,306.08/30,782.43 = 12,234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,306.08x = 30,782.43 × 12,234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,306.08x = 376,610,610.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,610,610.54/22,306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,883.77

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