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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,344.66, 30,835.58 and 12,273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,344.66, 30,835.58 and 12,273.08 is: 16,936.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,344.66 : 30,835.58 = 12,273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,344.66/30,835.58 = 12,273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,344.66x = 30,835.58 × 12,273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,344.66x = 378,447,324.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,447,324.64/22,344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,936.81

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