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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,269.66, 30,732.13 and 12,198.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,269.66, 30,732.13 and 12,198.73 is: 16,834.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,269.66 : 30,732.13 = 12,198.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,269.66/30,732.13 = 12,198.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,269.66x = 30,732.13 × 12,198.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,269.66x = 374,892,956.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,892,956.19/22,269.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,834.25

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