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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,277.80, 30,743.16 and 12,206.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,277.80, 30,743.16 and 12,206.02 is: 16,844.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,277.80 : 30,743.16 = 12,206.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,277.80/30,743.16 = 12,206.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,277.80x = 30,743.16 × 12,206.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,277.80x = 375,251,625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,251,625.82/22,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,844.20

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