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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,228.81, 30,675.33 and 12,157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,228.81, 30,675.33 and 12,157.22 is: 16,776.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,228.81 : 30,675.33 = 12,157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,228.81/30,675.33 = 12,157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,228.81x = 30,675.33 × 12,157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,228.81x = 372,926,846.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,926,846.26/22,228.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,776.73

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