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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,264.39, 30,724.91 and 12,193.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,264.39, 30,724.91 and 12,193.49 is: 16,827.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,264.39 : 30,724.91 = 12,193.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,264.39/30,724.91 = 12,193.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,264.39x = 30,724.91 × 12,193.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,264.39x = 374,643,882.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,643,882.84/22,264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,827.04

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