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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,336.14, 30,824.46 and 12,265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,336.14, 30,824.46 and 12,265.23 is: 16,926.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,336.14 : 30,824.46 = 12,265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,336.14/30,824.46 = 12,265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,336.14x = 30,824.46 × 12,265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,336.14x = 378,069,091.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,069,091.53/22,336.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,926.34

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