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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,336.43, 30,822.35 and 12,264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,336.43, 30,822.35 and 12,264.75 is: 16,924.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,336.43 : 30,822.35 = 12,264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,336.43/30,822.35 = 12,264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,336.43x = 30,822.35 × 12,264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,336.43x = 378,028,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,028,355.84/22,336.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,924.30

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