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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,353.70, 30,846.26 and 12,281.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,353.70, 30,846.26 and 12,281.62 is: 16,947.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,353.70 : 30,846.26 = 12,281.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,353.70/30,846.26 = 12,281.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,353.70x = 30,846.26 × 12,281.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,353.70x = 378,842,043.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,842,043.74/22,353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,947.62

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