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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,272.13, 30,735.55 and 12,200.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,272.13, 30,735.55 and 12,200.94 is: 16,837.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,272.13 : 30,735.55 = 12,200.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,272.13/30,735.55 = 12,200.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,272.13x = 30,735.55 × 12,200.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,272.13x = 375,002,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,002,501.41/22,272.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,837.30

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