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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,332.72, 30,819.96 and 12,261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,332.72, 30,819.96 and 12,261.36 is: 16,921.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,332.72 : 30,819.96 = 12,261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,332.72/30,819.96 = 12,261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,332.72x = 30,819.96 × 12,261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,332.72x = 377,894,624.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,894,624.75/22,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,921.12

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