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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,350.33, 30,843.33 and 12,278.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,350.33, 30,843.33 and 12,278.55 is: 16,944.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,350.33 : 30,843.33 = 12,278.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,350.33/30,843.33 = 12,278.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,350.33x = 30,843.33 × 12,278.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,350.33x = 378,711,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,711,456.46/22,350.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,944.33

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