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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,309.52, 30,785.52 and 12,237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,309.52, 30,785.52 and 12,237.92 is: 16,887.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,309.52 : 30,785.52 = 12,237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,309.52/30,785.52 = 12,237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,309.52x = 30,785.52 × 12,237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,309.52x = 376,750,730.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,750,730.92/22,309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,887.44

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