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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,344.60, 30,835.32 and 12,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,344.60, 30,835.32 and 12,273 is: 16,936.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,344.60 : 30,835.32 = 12,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,344.60/30,835.32 = 12,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,344.60x = 30,835.32 × 12,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,344.60x = 378,441,882.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,441,882.36/22,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,936.61

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