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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,277.72, 30,741.81 and 12,206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,277.72, 30,741.81 and 12,206.15 is: 16,843.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,277.72 : 30,741.81 = 12,206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,277.72/30,741.81 = 12,206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,277.72x = 30,741.81 × 12,206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,277.72x = 375,238,990.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,238,990.42/22,277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,843.69

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