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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,248.84, 30,702.15 and 12,177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,248.84, 30,702.15 and 12,177.26 is: 16,803.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,248.84 : 30,702.15 = 12,177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,248.84/30,702.15 = 12,177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,248.84x = 30,702.15 × 12,177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,248.84x = 373,867,909.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,867,909.60/22,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,803.93

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