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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,247.73, 30,701.44 and 12,175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,247.73, 30,701.44 and 12,175.96 is: 16,802.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,247.73 : 30,701.44 = 12,175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,247.73/30,701.44 = 12,175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,247.73x = 30,701.44 × 12,175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,247.73x = 373,819,505.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,819,505.38/22,247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,802.59

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