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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,354.66, 30,850.10 and 12,283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,354.66, 30,850.10 and 12,283.73 is: 16,951.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,354.66 : 30,850.10 = 12,283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,354.66/30,850.10 = 12,283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,354.66x = 30,850.10 × 12,283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,354.66x = 378,954,298.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,954,298.87/22,354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,951.92

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