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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,308.54, 30,785.84 and 12,237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,308.54, 30,785.84 and 12,237.06 is: 16,887.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,308.54 : 30,785.84 = 12,237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,308.54/30,785.84 = 12,237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,308.54x = 30,785.84 × 12,237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,308.54x = 376,728,110.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,728,110.05/22,308.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,887.17

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