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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,264.95, 30,726.33 and 12,194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,264.95, 30,726.33 and 12,194.36 is: 16,828.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,264.95 : 30,726.33 = 12,194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,264.95/30,726.33 = 12,194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,264.95x = 30,726.33 × 12,194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,264.95x = 374,687,775.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,687,775.87/22,264.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,828.59

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