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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,276.58, 30,741.21 and 12,204.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,276.58, 30,741.21 and 12,204.53 is: 16,841.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,276.58 : 30,741.21 = 12,204.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,276.58/30,741.21 = 12,204.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,276.58x = 30,741.21 × 12,204.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,276.58x = 375,182,019.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,182,019.68/22,276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,841.99

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