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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,309.11, 30,787.44 and 12,237.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,309.11, 30,787.44 and 12,237.98 is: 16,888.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,309.11 : 30,787.44 = 12,237.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,309.11/30,787.44 = 12,237.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,309.11x = 30,787.44 × 12,237.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,309.11x = 376,776,074.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,776,074.97/22,309.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,888.89

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