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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,227.08, 30,672.90 and 12,155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,227.08, 30,672.90 and 12,155.41 is: 16,774.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,227.08 : 30,672.90 = 12,155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,227.08/30,672.90 = 12,155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,227.08x = 30,672.90 × 12,155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,227.08x = 372,841,675.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,841,675.39/22,227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,774.21

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