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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,280.72, 30,747.29 and 12,209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,280.72, 30,747.29 and 12,209.13 is: 16,848.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,280.72 : 30,747.29 = 12,209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,280.72/30,747.29 = 12,209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,280.72x = 30,747.29 × 12,209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,280.72x = 375,397,599.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,397,599.71/22,280.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,848.54

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