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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,326.98, 30,811.55 and 12,255.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,326.98, 30,811.55 and 12,255.23 is: 16,912.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,326.98 : 30,811.55 = 12,255.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,326.98/30,811.55 = 12,255.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,326.98x = 30,811.55 × 12,255.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,326.98x = 377,602,647.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,602,647.66/22,326.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,912.40

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