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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,355.93, 30,851.58 and 12,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,355.93, 30,851.58 and 12,284.80 is: 16,953.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,355.93 : 30,851.58 = 12,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,355.93/30,851.58 = 12,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,355.93x = 30,851.58 × 12,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,355.93x = 379,005,458.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,005,458.92/22,355.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,953.24

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