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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,336.23, 30,824.37 and 12,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,336.23, 30,824.37 and 12,265.10 is: 16,926.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,336.23 : 30,824.37 = 12,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,336.23/30,824.37 = 12,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,336.23x = 30,824.37 × 12,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,336.23x = 378,063,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,063,826.37/22,336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,926.04

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