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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,336.83, 30,824.69 and 12,265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,336.83, 30,824.69 and 12,265.07 is: 16,925.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,336.83 : 30,824.69 = 12,265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,336.83/30,824.69 = 12,265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,336.83x = 30,824.69 × 12,265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,336.83x = 378,066,765.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,066,765.13/22,336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,925.71

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