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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,268.89, 30,731.08 and 12,197.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,268.89, 30,731.08 and 12,197.33 is: 16,832.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,268.89 : 30,731.08 = 12,197.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,268.89/30,731.08 = 12,197.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,268.89x = 30,731.08 × 12,197.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,268.89x = 374,837,124.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,837,124.02/22,268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,832.32

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