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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,264.05, 30,724.29 and 12,192.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,264.05, 30,724.29 and 12,192.46 is: 16,825.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,264.05 : 30,724.29 = 12,192.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,264.05/30,724.29 = 12,192.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,264.05x = 30,724.29 × 12,192.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,264.05x = 374,604,676.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,604,676.85/22,264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,825.54

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