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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,342.91, 30,833.33 and 12,133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,342.91, 30,833.33 and 12,133.98 is: 16,744.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,342.91 : 30,833.33 = 12,133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,342.91/30,833.33 = 12,133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,342.91x = 30,833.33 × 12,133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,342.91x = 374,130,924.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,130,924.26/22,342.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,744.95

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