Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,346.72, 30,838 and 12,275.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,346.72, 30,838 and 12,275.28 is: 16,939.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,346.72 : 30,838 = 12,275.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,346.72/30,838 = 12,275.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,346.72x = 30,838 × 12,275.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,346.72x = 378,545,084.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 378,545,084.64/22,346.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,939.63
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