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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,279.76, 30,746.06 and 12,208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,279.76, 30,746.06 and 12,208.22 is: 16,847.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,279.76 : 30,746.06 = 12,208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,279.76/30,746.06 = 12,208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,279.76x = 30,746.06 × 12,208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,279.76x = 375,354,576.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,354,576.58/22,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,847.34

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