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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.84, 30,737.81 and 12,202.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.84, 30,737.81 and 12,202.27 is: 16,839.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.84 : 30,737.81 = 12,202.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.84/30,737.81 = 12,202.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.84x = 30,737.81 × 12,202.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.84x = 375,071,056.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,071,056.83/22,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,839.08

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