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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,338.33, 30,826.76 and 12,266.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,338.33, 30,826.76 and 12,266.57 is: 16,927.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,338.33 : 30,826.76 = 12,266.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,338.33/30,826.76 = 12,266.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,338.33x = 30,826.76 × 12,266.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,338.33x = 378,138,393.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,138,393.95/22,338.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,927.78

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