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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,338.37, 30,825.74 and 12,268.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,338.37, 30,825.74 and 12,268.13 is: 16,929.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,338.37 : 30,825.74 = 12,268.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,338.37/30,825.74 = 12,268.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,338.37x = 30,825.74 × 12,268.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,338.37x = 378,174,124.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,174,124.33/22,338.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,929.36

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