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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,247.98, 30,702.08 and 12,176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,247.98, 30,702.08 and 12,176.26 is: 16,803.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,247.98 : 30,702.08 = 12,176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,247.98/30,702.08 = 12,176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,247.98x = 30,702.08 × 12,176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,247.98x = 373,836,508.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,836,508.62/22,247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,803.17

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