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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,335.60, 30,822.90 and 12,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,335.60, 30,822.90 and 12,264 is: 16,924.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,335.60 : 30,822.90 = 12,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,335.60/30,822.90 = 12,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,335.60x = 30,822.90 × 12,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,335.60x = 378,012,045.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,012,045.60/22,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,924.19

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