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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,323.81, 30,805.87 and 12,252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,323.81, 30,805.87 and 12,252.27 is: 16,907.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,323.81 : 30,805.87 = 12,252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,323.81/30,805.87 = 12,252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,323.81x = 30,805.87 × 12,252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,323.81x = 377,441,836.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,441,836.82/22,323.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,907.59

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