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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.18, 30,727.17 and 12,057.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.18, 30,727.17 and 12,057.21 is: 16,638.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.18 : 30,727.17 = 12,057.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.18/30,727.17 = 12,057.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.18x = 30,727.17 × 12,057.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.18x = 370,483,941.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,483,941.40/22,266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,638.86

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