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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,199.50, 30,635.31 and 12,263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,199.50, 30,635.31 and 12,263.50 is: 16,923.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,199.50 : 30,635.31 = 12,263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,199.50/30,635.31 = 12,263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,199.50x = 30,635.31 × 12,263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,199.50x = 375,696,124.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,696,124.19/22,199.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,923.63

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