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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,226.27, 30,671.83 and 12,154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,226.27, 30,671.83 and 12,154.68 is: 16,773.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,226.27 : 30,671.83 = 12,154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,226.27/30,671.83 = 12,154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,226.27x = 30,671.83 × 12,154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,226.27x = 372,806,278.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,806,278.66/22,226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,773.23

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