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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,265.79, 30,726.63 and 12,194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,265.79, 30,726.63 and 12,194.04 is: 16,827.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,265.79 : 30,726.63 = 12,194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,265.79/30,726.63 = 12,194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,265.79x = 30,726.63 × 12,194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,265.79x = 374,681,755.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,681,755.29/22,265.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,827.69

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