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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,264.83, 30,725.51 and 12,055.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,264.83, 30,725.51 and 12,055.97 is: 16,637.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,264.83 : 30,725.51 = 12,055.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,264.83/30,725.51 = 12,055.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,264.83x = 30,725.51 × 12,055.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,264.83x = 370,425,843.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,425,843.33/22,264.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,637.26

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