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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,274.52, 30,738.82 and 12,203.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,274.52, 30,738.82 and 12,203.11 is: 16,840.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,274.52 : 30,738.82 = 12,203.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,274.52/30,738.82 = 12,203.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,274.52x = 30,738.82 × 12,203.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,274.52x = 375,109,201.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,109,201.73/22,274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,840.28

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