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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,228.27, 30,673.88 and 12,154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,228.27, 30,673.88 and 12,154.76 is: 16,772.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,228.27 : 30,673.88 = 12,154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,228.27/30,673.88 = 12,154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,228.27x = 30,673.88 × 12,154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,228.27x = 372,833,435.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,833,435.53/22,228.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,772.94

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