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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.89, 30,737.97 and 12,202.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.89, 30,737.97 and 12,202.69 is: 16,839.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.89 : 30,737.97 = 12,202.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.89/30,737.97 = 12,202.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.89x = 30,737.97 × 12,202.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.89x = 375,085,919.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,085,919.14/22,273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,839.71

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