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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,348.41, 30,841.66 and 12,277.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,348.41, 30,841.66 and 12,277.27 is: 16,943.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,348.41 : 30,841.66 = 12,277.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,348.41/30,841.66 = 12,277.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,348.41x = 30,841.66 × 12,277.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,348.41x = 378,651,440.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,651,440.97/22,348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,943.11

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