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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,344.72, 30,836.10 and 12,273.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,344.72, 30,836.10 and 12,273.59 is: 16,937.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,344.72 : 30,836.10 = 12,273.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,344.72/30,836.10 = 12,273.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,344.72x = 30,836.10 × 12,273.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,344.72x = 378,469,648.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,469,648.60/22,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,937.77

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