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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,348.53, 30,841.34 and 12,277.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,348.53, 30,841.34 and 12,277.91 is: 16,943.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,348.53 : 30,841.34 = 12,277.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,348.53/30,841.34 = 12,277.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,348.53x = 30,841.34 × 12,277.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,348.53x = 378,667,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,667,212.51/22,348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,943.72

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