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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,340.64, 30,828.72 and 12,267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,340.64, 30,828.72 and 12,267.12 is: 16,927.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,340.64 : 30,828.72 = 12,267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,340.64/30,828.72 = 12,267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,340.64x = 30,828.72 × 12,267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,340.64x = 378,179,607.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,179,607.69/22,340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,927.88

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