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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,309.02, 30,787.29 and 12,237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,309.02, 30,787.29 and 12,237.48 is: 16,888.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,309.02 : 30,787.29 = 12,237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,309.02/30,787.29 = 12,237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,309.02x = 30,787.29 × 12,237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,309.02x = 376,758,845.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,758,845.63/22,309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,888.18

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