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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,276.08, 30,740.52 and 12,204.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,276.08, 30,740.52 and 12,204.03 is: 16,841.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,276.08 : 30,740.52 = 12,204.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,276.08/30,740.52 = 12,204.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,276.08x = 30,740.52 × 12,204.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,276.08x = 375,158,228.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,158,228.30/22,276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,841.30

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