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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,352.03, 30,846.34 and 12,281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,352.03, 30,846.34 and 12,281.12 is: 16,948.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,352.03 : 30,846.34 = 12,281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,352.03/30,846.34 = 12,281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,352.03x = 30,846.34 × 12,281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,352.03x = 378,827,495.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,827,495.28/22,352.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,948.24

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