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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,332.17, 30,818.45 and 12,261.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,332.17, 30,818.45 and 12,261.26 is: 16,920.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,332.17 : 30,818.45 = 12,261.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,332.17/30,818.45 = 12,261.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,332.17x = 30,818.45 × 12,261.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,332.17x = 377,872,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,872,812.85/22,332.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,920.56

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