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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,306.87, 30,783.27 and 12,235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,306.87, 30,783.27 and 12,235.11 is: 16,884.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,306.87 : 30,783.27 = 12,235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,306.87/30,783.27 = 12,235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,306.87x = 30,783.27 × 12,235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,306.87x = 376,636,694.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,636,694.61/22,306.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,884.34

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