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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,444.68, 30,973.74 and 12,235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,444.68, 30,973.74 and 12,235.66 is: 16,885.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,444.68 : 30,973.74 = 12,235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,444.68/30,973.74 = 12,235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,444.68x = 30,973.74 × 12,235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,444.68x = 378,983,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,983,935.52/22,444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,885.25

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