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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,336.23, 30,824.73 and 12,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,336.23, 30,824.73 and 12,265.80 is: 16,927.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,336.23 : 30,824.73 = 12,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,336.23/30,824.73 = 12,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,336.23x = 30,824.73 × 12,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,336.23x = 378,089,973.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,089,973.23/22,336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,927.21

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