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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,355.70, 30,850.98 and 12,284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,355.70, 30,850.98 and 12,284.36 is: 16,952.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,355.70 : 30,850.98 = 12,284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,355.70/30,850.98 = 12,284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,355.70x = 30,850.98 × 12,284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,355.70x = 378,984,460.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,984,460.04/22,355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,952.48

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