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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,336.77, 30,825.17 and 12,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,336.77, 30,825.17 and 12,266.24 is: 16,927.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,336.77 : 30,825.17 = 12,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,336.77/30,825.17 = 12,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,336.77x = 30,825.17 × 12,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,336.77x = 378,108,933.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,108,933.26/22,336.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,927.65

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