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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,274.66, 30,739.03 and 12,203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,274.66, 30,739.03 and 12,203.73 is: 16,841.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,274.66 : 30,739.03 = 12,203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,274.66/30,739.03 = 12,203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,274.66x = 30,739.03 × 12,203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,274.66x = 375,130,792.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,130,792.07/22,274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,841.14

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