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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,332.85, 30,819.71 and 12,261.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,332.85, 30,819.71 and 12,261.71 is: 16,921.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,332.85 : 30,819.71 = 12,261.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,332.85/30,819.71 = 12,261.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,332.85x = 30,819.71 × 12,261.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,332.85x = 377,902,454.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,902,454.01/22,332.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,921.37

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