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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,339.78, 30,828.75 and 12,268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,339.78, 30,828.75 and 12,268.37 is: 16,930.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,339.78 : 30,828.75 = 12,268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,339.78/30,828.75 = 12,268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,339.78x = 30,828.75 × 12,268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,339.78x = 378,218,511.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,218,511.64/22,339.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,930.27

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