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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,332.15, 30,819.48 and 12,260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,332.15, 30,819.48 and 12,260.52 is: 16,920.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,332.15 : 30,819.48 = 12,260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,332.15/30,819.48 = 12,260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,332.15x = 30,819.48 × 12,260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,332.15x = 377,862,850.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,862,850.93/22,332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,920.13

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