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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,332.78, 30,819.59 and 12,262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,332.78, 30,819.59 and 12,262.13 is: 16,921.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,332.78 : 30,819.59 = 12,262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,332.78/30,819.59 = 12,262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,332.78x = 30,819.59 × 12,262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,332.78x = 377,913,603.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,913,603.72/22,332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,921.92

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