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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,276.46, 30,742.17 and 12,205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,276.46, 30,742.17 and 12,205.79 is: 16,844.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,276.46 : 30,742.17 = 12,205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,276.46/30,742.17 = 12,205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,276.46x = 30,742.17 × 12,205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,276.46x = 375,232,256.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,232,256.42/22,276.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,844.34

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