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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,208.26, 30,647.41 and 12,272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,208.26, 30,647.41 and 12,272.26 is: 16,935.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,208.26 : 30,647.41 = 12,272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,208.26/30,647.41 = 12,272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,208.26x = 30,647.41 × 12,272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,208.26x = 376,112,983.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,112,983.85/22,208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,935.72

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