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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,276.16, 30,741.09 and 12,205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,276.16, 30,741.09 and 12,205.24 is: 16,843.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,276.16 : 30,741.09 = 12,205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,276.16/30,741.09 = 12,205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,276.16x = 30,741.09 × 12,205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,276.16x = 375,202,381.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,202,381.31/22,276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,843.23

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