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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,338.96, 30,827.34 and 12,267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,338.96, 30,827.34 and 12,267.06 is: 16,928.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,338.96 : 30,827.34 = 12,267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,338.96/30,827.34 = 12,267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,338.96x = 30,827.34 × 12,267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,338.96x = 378,160,829.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,160,829.42/22,338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,928.31

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