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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,267.68, 30,729.75 and 12,195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,267.68, 30,729.75 and 12,195.93 is: 16,830.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,267.68 : 30,729.75 = 12,195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,267.68/30,729.75 = 12,195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,267.68x = 30,729.75 × 12,195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,267.68x = 374,777,879.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,777,879.92/22,267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,830.58

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