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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,344.78, 30,835.83 and 12,273.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,344.78, 30,835.83 and 12,273.89 is: 16,937.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,344.78 : 30,835.83 = 12,273.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,344.78/30,835.83 = 12,273.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,344.78x = 30,835.83 × 12,273.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,344.78x = 378,475,431.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,475,431.30/22,344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,937.98

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