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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,275.90, 30,741.06 and 12,204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,275.90, 30,741.06 and 12,204.12 is: 16,841.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,275.90 : 30,741.06 = 12,204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,275.90/30,741.06 = 12,204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,275.90x = 30,741.06 × 12,204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,275.90x = 375,167,585.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,167,585.17/22,275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,841.86

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