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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,345.95, 30,837.72 and 12,275.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,345.95, 30,837.72 and 12,275.29 is: 16,940.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,345.95 : 30,837.72 = 12,275.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,345.95/30,837.72 = 12,275.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,345.95x = 30,837.72 × 12,275.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,345.95x = 378,541,955.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,541,955.94/22,345.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,940.07

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