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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,344.61, 30,835.89 and 12,273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,344.61, 30,835.89 and 12,273.96 is: 16,938.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,344.61 : 30,835.89 = 12,273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,344.61/30,835.89 = 12,273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,344.61x = 30,835.89 × 12,273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,344.61x = 378,478,480.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,478,480.42/22,344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,938.25

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