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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,265.69, 30,726.82 and 12,195.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,265.69, 30,726.82 and 12,195.07 is: 16,829.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,265.69 : 30,726.82 = 12,195.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,265.69/30,726.82 = 12,195.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,265.69x = 30,726.82 × 12,195.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,265.69x = 374,715,720.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,715,720.78/22,265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,829.29

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