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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,351.33, 30,844.71 and 12,279.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,351.33, 30,844.71 and 12,279.55 is: 16,945.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,351.33 : 30,844.71 = 12,279.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,351.33/30,844.71 = 12,279.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,351.33x = 30,844.71 × 12,279.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,351.33x = 378,759,158.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,759,158.68/22,351.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,945.71

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