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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,322.81, 30,804.49 and 12,251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,322.81, 30,804.49 and 12,251.27 is: 16,906.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,322.81 : 30,804.49 = 12,251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,322.81/30,804.49 = 12,251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,322.81x = 30,804.49 × 12,251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,322.81x = 377,394,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,394,016.56/22,322.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,906.21

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