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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,332.90, 30,819.54 and 12,261.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,332.90, 30,819.54 and 12,261.78 is: 16,921.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,332.90 : 30,819.54 = 12,261.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,332.90/30,819.54 = 12,261.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,332.90x = 30,819.54 × 12,261.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,332.90x = 377,902,419.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,902,419.18/22,332.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,921.33

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