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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,332.60, 30,818.76 and 12,261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,332.60, 30,818.76 and 12,261 is: 16,920.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,332.60 : 30,818.76 = 12,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,332.60/30,818.76 = 12,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,332.60x = 30,818.76 × 12,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,332.60x = 377,868,816.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,868,816.36/22,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,920.05

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