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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,337.38, 30,825.61 and 12,266.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,337.38, 30,825.61 and 12,266.47 is: 16,927.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,337.38 : 30,825.61 = 12,266.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,337.38/30,825.61 = 12,266.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,337.38x = 30,825.61 × 12,266.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,337.38x = 378,121,432.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,121,432.14/22,337.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,927.75

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