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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,333.89, 30,821.91 and 12,262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,333.89, 30,821.91 and 12,262.26 is: 16,922.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,333.89 : 30,821.91 = 12,262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,333.89/30,821.91 = 12,262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,333.89x = 30,821.91 × 12,262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,333.89x = 377,946,274.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,946,274.12/22,333.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,922.55

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