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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,336.40, 30,817.32 and 12,901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,336.40, 30,817.32 and 12,901.52 is: 17,800.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,336.40 : 30,817.32 = 12,901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,336.40/30,817.32 = 12,901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,336.40x = 30,817.32 × 12,901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,336.40x = 397,590,270.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,590,270.33/22,336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,800.11

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