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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,336.51, 30,824.87 and 12,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,336.51, 30,824.87 and 12,265.60 is: 16,926.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,336.51 : 30,824.87 = 12,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,336.51/30,824.87 = 12,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,336.51x = 30,824.87 × 12,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,336.51x = 378,085,600.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,085,600.57/22,336.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,926.80

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