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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.60, 30,737.56 and 12,202.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.60, 30,737.56 and 12,202.03 is: 16,838.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.60 : 30,737.56 = 12,202.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.60/30,737.56 = 12,202.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.60x = 30,737.56 × 12,202.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.60x = 375,060,445.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,060,445.05/22,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,838.79

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