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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,280.04, 30,746.85 and 12,207.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,280.04, 30,746.85 and 12,207.81 is: 16,846.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,280.04 : 30,746.85 = 12,207.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,280.04/30,746.85 = 12,207.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,280.04x = 30,746.85 × 12,207.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,280.04x = 375,351,702.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,351,702.90/22,280.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,846.99

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