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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,416.78, 30,933.96 and 12,344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,416.78, 30,933.96 and 12,344.88 is: 17,035.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,416.78 : 30,933.96 = 12,344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,416.78/30,933.96 = 12,344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,416.78x = 30,933.96 × 12,344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,416.78x = 381,876,024.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,876,024.12/22,416.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,035.28

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