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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,227.92, 30,671.56 and 12,292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,227.92, 30,671.56 and 12,292.56 is: 16,962.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,227.92 : 30,671.56 = 12,292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,227.92/30,671.56 = 12,292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,227.92x = 30,671.56 × 12,292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,227.92x = 377,031,991.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,031,991.59/22,227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,962.09

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