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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,265.67, 30,726.98 and 12,193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,265.67, 30,726.98 and 12,193.93 is: 16,827.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,265.67 : 30,726.98 = 12,193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,265.67/30,726.98 = 12,193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,265.67x = 30,726.98 × 12,193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,265.67x = 374,682,643.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,682,643.23/22,265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,827.82

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