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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,280.73, 30,747.78 and 12,208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,280.73, 30,747.78 and 12,208.50 is: 16,847.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,280.73 : 30,747.78 = 12,208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,280.73/30,747.78 = 12,208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,280.73x = 30,747.78 × 12,208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,280.73x = 375,384,272.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,384,272.13/22,280.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,847.93

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