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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,348.97, 30,841.77 and 12,277.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,348.97, 30,841.77 and 12,277.63 is: 16,943.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,348.97 : 30,841.77 = 12,277.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,348.97/30,841.77 = 12,277.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,348.97x = 30,841.77 × 12,277.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,348.97x = 378,663,840.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,663,840.61/22,348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,943.23

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