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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,326.93, 30,813.01 and 12,257.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,326.93, 30,813.01 and 12,257.35 is: 16,916.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,326.93 : 30,813.01 = 12,257.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,326.93/30,813.01 = 12,257.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,326.93x = 30,813.01 × 12,257.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,326.93x = 377,685,740.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,685,740.45/22,326.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,916.15

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