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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,228.86, 30,674.58 and 12,155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,228.86, 30,674.58 and 12,155.30 is: 16,773.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,228.86 : 30,674.58 = 12,155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,228.86/30,674.58 = 12,155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,228.86x = 30,674.58 × 12,155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,228.86x = 372,858,722.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,858,722.27/22,228.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,773.63

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