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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,279.64, 30,745.88 and 12,208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,279.64, 30,745.88 and 12,208.71 is: 16,848.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,279.64 : 30,745.88 = 12,208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,279.64/30,745.88 = 12,208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,279.64x = 30,745.88 × 12,208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,279.64x = 375,367,471.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,367,471.57/22,279.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,848.01

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