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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,348.51, 30,841.26 and 12,277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,348.51, 30,841.26 and 12,277.88 is: 16,943.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,348.51 : 30,841.26 = 12,277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,348.51/30,841.26 = 12,277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,348.51x = 30,841.26 × 12,277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,348.51x = 378,665,204.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,665,204.74/22,348.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,943.65

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