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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,337.14, 30,825.84 and 12,266.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,337.14, 30,825.84 and 12,266.23 is: 16,927.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,337.14 : 30,825.84 = 12,266.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,337.14/30,825.84 = 12,266.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,337.14x = 30,825.84 × 12,266.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,337.14x = 378,116,843.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,116,843.38/22,337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,927.72

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