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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,274.40, 30,738.81 and 12,202.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,274.40, 30,738.81 and 12,202.93 is: 16,840.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,274.40 : 30,738.81 = 12,202.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,274.40/30,738.81 = 12,202.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,274.40x = 30,738.81 × 12,202.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,274.40x = 375,103,630.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,103,630.90/22,274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,840.12

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