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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,322.46, 30,805.72 and 12,251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,322.46, 30,805.72 and 12,251.72 is: 16,907.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,322.46 : 30,805.72 = 12,251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,322.46/30,805.72 = 12,251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,322.46x = 30,805.72 × 12,251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,322.46x = 377,423,055.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,423,055.84/22,322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,907.77

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