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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,264.20, 30,724.66 and 12,055.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,264.20, 30,724.66 and 12,055.34 is: 16,636.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,264.20 : 30,724.66 = 12,055.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,264.20/30,724.66 = 12,055.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,264.20x = 30,724.66 × 12,055.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,264.20x = 370,396,222.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,396,222.68/22,264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,636.40

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