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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,201.75, 30,638.42 and 12,265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,201.75, 30,638.42 and 12,265.75 is: 16,926.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,201.75 : 30,638.42 = 12,265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,201.75/30,638.42 = 12,265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,201.75x = 30,638.42 × 12,265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,201.75x = 375,803,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,803,200.12/22,201.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,926.74

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