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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,344.59, 30,835.89 and 12,273.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,344.59, 30,835.89 and 12,273.98 is: 16,938.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,344.59 : 30,835.89 = 12,273.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,344.59/30,835.89 = 12,273.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,344.59x = 30,835.89 × 12,273.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,344.59x = 378,478,942.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,478,942.96/22,344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,938.28

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