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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.61, 30,737.73 and 12,202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.61, 30,737.73 and 12,202.10 is: 16,838.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.61 : 30,737.73 = 12,202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.61/30,737.73 = 12,202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.61x = 30,737.73 × 12,202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.61x = 375,064,855.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,064,855.23/22,273.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,838.98

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