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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,328.92, 30,813.50 and 12,257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,328.92, 30,813.50 and 12,257.36 is: 16,914.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,328.92 : 30,813.50 = 12,257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,328.92/30,813.50 = 12,257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,328.92x = 30,813.50 × 12,257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,328.92x = 377,692,162.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,692,162.36/22,328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,914.93

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