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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,228.27, 30,674.59 and 12,156.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,228.27, 30,674.59 and 12,156.68 is: 16,775.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,228.27 : 30,674.59 = 12,156.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,228.27/30,674.59 = 12,156.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,228.27x = 30,674.59 × 12,156.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,228.27x = 372,901,174.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,901,174.76/22,228.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,775.99

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