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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,338.72, 30,827.28 and 12,267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,338.72, 30,827.28 and 12,267.32 is: 16,928.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,338.72 : 30,827.28 = 12,267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,338.72/30,827.28 = 12,267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,338.72x = 30,827.28 × 12,267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,338.72x = 378,168,108.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,168,108.49/22,338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,928.82

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