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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,204.76, 30,642.56 and 12,268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,204.76, 30,642.56 and 12,268.76 is: 16,930.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,204.76 : 30,642.56 = 12,268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,204.76/30,642.56 = 12,268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,204.76x = 30,642.56 × 12,268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,204.76x = 375,946,214.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,946,214.43/22,204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,930.88

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