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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,002.27, 30,362.76 and 12,442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,002.27, 30,362.76 and 12,442.02 is: 17,169.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,002.27 : 30,362.76 = 12,442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,002.27/30,362.76 = 12,442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,002.27x = 30,362.76 × 12,442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,002.27x = 377,774,067.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,774,067.18/22,002.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,169.78

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