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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,265.96, 30,727.17 and 12,195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,265.96, 30,727.17 and 12,195.32 is: 16,829.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,265.96 : 30,727.17 = 12,195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,265.96/30,727.17 = 12,195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,265.96x = 30,727.17 × 12,195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,265.96x = 374,727,517.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,727,517.21/22,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,829.62

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