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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,308.84, 30,786.60 and 12,236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,308.84, 30,786.60 and 12,236.67 is: 16,886.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,308.84 : 30,786.60 = 12,236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,308.84/30,786.60 = 12,236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,308.84x = 30,786.60 × 12,236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,308.84x = 376,725,464.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,725,464.62/22,308.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,886.82

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