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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,335.42, 30,823.32 and 12,263.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,335.42, 30,823.32 and 12,263.77 is: 16,924.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,335.42 : 30,823.32 = 12,263.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,335.42/30,823.32 = 12,263.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,335.42x = 30,823.32 × 12,263.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,335.42x = 378,010,122.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,010,122.65/22,335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,924.25

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