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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,272.82, 30,736.96 and 12,201.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,272.82, 30,736.96 and 12,201.68 is: 16,838.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,272.82 : 30,736.96 = 12,201.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,272.82/30,736.96 = 12,201.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,272.82x = 30,736.96 × 12,201.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,272.82x = 375,042,550.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,042,550.09/22,272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,838.58

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