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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,336.73, 30,825.06 and 12,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,336.73, 30,825.06 and 12,265.60 is: 16,926.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,336.73 : 30,825.06 = 12,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,336.73/30,825.06 = 12,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,336.73x = 30,825.06 × 12,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,336.73x = 378,087,701.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,087,701.81/22,336.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,926.73

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