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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.69, 30,728.20 and 12,196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.69, 30,728.20 and 12,196.07 is: 16,830.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.69 : 30,728.20 = 12,196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.69/30,728.20 = 12,196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.69x = 30,728.20 × 12,196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.69x = 374,763,278.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,763,278.17/22,266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,830.67

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