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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,308.89, 30,785.73 and 12,237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,308.89, 30,785.73 and 12,237.23 is: 16,887.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,308.89 : 30,785.73 = 12,237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,308.89/30,785.73 = 12,237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,308.89x = 30,785.73 × 12,237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,308.89x = 376,732,089.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,732,089.80/22,308.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,887.09

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