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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.23, 30,737.83 and 12,202.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.23, 30,737.83 and 12,202.55 is: 16,839.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.23 : 30,737.83 = 12,202.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.23/30,737.83 = 12,202.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.23x = 30,737.83 × 12,202.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.23x = 375,079,861.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,079,861.42/22,273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,839.94

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