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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.17, 30,727.67 and 12,194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.17, 30,727.67 and 12,194.43 is: 16,828.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.17 : 30,727.67 = 12,194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.17/30,727.67 = 12,194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.17x = 30,727.67 × 12,194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.17x = 374,706,359.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,706,359.91/22,266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,828.50

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