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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,349.14, 30,839.97 and 12,277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,349.14, 30,839.97 and 12,277.06 is: 16,941.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,349.14 : 30,839.97 = 12,277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,349.14/30,839.97 = 12,277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,349.14x = 30,839.97 × 12,277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,349.14x = 378,624,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,624,131.03/22,349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,941.33

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