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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,269.70, 30,731.91 and 12,197.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,269.70, 30,731.91 and 12,197.54 is: 16,832.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,269.70 : 30,731.91 = 12,197.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,269.70/30,731.91 = 12,197.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,269.70x = 30,731.91 × 12,197.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,269.70x = 374,853,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,853,559.72/22,269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,832.45

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