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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,277.04, 30,742.32 and 12,205.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,277.04, 30,742.32 and 12,205.87 is: 16,844.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,277.04 : 30,742.32 = 12,205.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,277.04/30,742.32 = 12,205.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,277.04x = 30,742.32 × 12,205.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,277.04x = 375,236,546.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,236,546.68/22,277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,844.09

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