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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,346.64, 30,836.88 and 12,273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,346.64, 30,836.88 and 12,273.12 is: 16,936.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,346.64 : 30,836.88 = 12,273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,346.64/30,836.88 = 12,273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,346.64x = 30,836.88 × 12,273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,346.64x = 378,464,728.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,464,728.67/22,346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,936.09

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