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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,270.66, 30,733.51 and 12,199.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,270.66, 30,733.51 and 12,199.73 is: 16,835.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,270.66 : 30,733.51 = 12,199.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,270.66/30,733.51 = 12,199.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,270.66x = 30,733.51 × 12,199.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,270.66x = 374,940,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,940,523.95/22,270.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,835.63

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