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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,444.07, 30,972.60 and 12,235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,444.07, 30,972.60 and 12,235.10 is: 16,884.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,444.07 : 30,972.60 = 12,235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,444.07/30,972.60 = 12,235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,444.07x = 30,972.60 × 12,235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,444.07x = 378,952,811.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,952,811.42/22,444.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,884.32

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