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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,324.97, 30,808.87 and 12,254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,324.97, 30,808.87 and 12,254.36 is: 16,911.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,324.97 : 30,808.87 = 12,254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,324.97/30,808.87 = 12,254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,324.97x = 30,808.87 × 12,254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,324.97x = 377,542,799.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,542,799.49/22,324.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,911.23

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