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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,347.81, 30,839.55 and 12,276.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,347.81, 30,839.55 and 12,276.02 is: 16,940.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,347.81 : 30,839.55 = 12,276.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,347.81/30,839.55 = 12,276.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,347.81x = 30,839.55 × 12,276.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,347.81x = 378,586,932.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,586,932.59/22,347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,940.67

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