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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,308.26, 30,785.42 and 12,237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,308.26, 30,785.42 and 12,237.13 is: 16,887.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,308.26 : 30,785.42 = 12,237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,308.26/30,785.42 = 12,237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,308.26x = 30,785.42 × 12,237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,308.26x = 376,725,186.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,725,186.64/22,308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,887.25

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