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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,336.92, 30,826.08 and 12,265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,336.92, 30,826.08 and 12,265.26 is: 16,926.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,336.92 : 30,826.08 = 12,265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,336.92/30,826.08 = 12,265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,336.92x = 30,826.08 × 12,265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,336.92x = 378,089,885.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,089,885.98/22,336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,926.68

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