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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,277.54, 30,743.01 and 12,206.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,277.54, 30,743.01 and 12,206.37 is: 16,844.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,277.54 : 30,743.01 = 12,206.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,277.54/30,743.01 = 12,206.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,277.54x = 30,743.01 × 12,206.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,277.54x = 375,260,340.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,260,340.23/22,277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,844.78

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