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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,274.22, 30,738.57 and 12,203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,274.22, 30,738.57 and 12,203.58 is: 16,841.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,274.22 : 30,738.57 = 12,203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,274.22/30,738.57 = 12,203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,274.22x = 30,738.57 × 12,203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,274.22x = 375,120,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,120,598.08/22,274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,841.02

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