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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.97, 30,736.85 and 12,200.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.97, 30,736.85 and 12,200.51 is: 16,836.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.97 : 30,736.85 = 12,200.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.97/30,736.85 = 12,200.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.97x = 30,736.85 × 12,200.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.97x = 375,005,031.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,005,031.11/22,273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,836.02

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