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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,354.72, 30,849.44 and 12,282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,354.72, 30,849.44 and 12,282.88 is: 16,950.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,354.72 : 30,849.44 = 12,282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,354.72/30,849.44 = 12,282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,354.72x = 30,849.44 × 12,282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,354.72x = 378,919,969.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,919,969.59/22,354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,950.33

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