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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,422.83, 30,944.91 and 12,351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,422.83, 30,944.91 and 12,351.27 is: 17,045.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,422.83 : 30,944.91 = 12,351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,422.83/30,944.91 = 12,351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,422.83x = 30,944.91 × 12,351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,422.83x = 382,208,938.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,208,938.54/22,422.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,045.53

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