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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,332.51, 30,818.91 and 12,261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,332.51, 30,818.91 and 12,261.59 is: 16,921.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,332.51 : 30,818.91 = 12,261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,332.51/30,818.91 = 12,261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,332.51x = 30,818.91 × 12,261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,332.51x = 377,889,019.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,889,019.48/22,332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,921.03

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