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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.58, 30,727.82 and 12,195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.58, 30,727.82 and 12,195.02 is: 16,829.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.58 : 30,727.82 = 12,195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.58/30,727.82 = 12,195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.58x = 30,727.82 × 12,195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.58x = 374,726,225.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,726,225.82/22,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,829.09

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