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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,401.83, 30,914.27 and 12,330.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,401.83, 30,914.27 and 12,330.05 is: 17,015.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,401.83 : 30,914.27 = 12,330.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,401.83/30,914.27 = 12,330.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,401.83x = 30,914.27 × 12,330.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,401.83x = 381,174,524.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,174,524.61/22,401.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,015.33

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