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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,287.36, 30,756.44 and 12,216.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,287.36, 30,756.44 and 12,216.22 is: 16,858.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,287.36 : 30,756.44 = 12,216.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,287.36/30,756.44 = 12,216.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,287.36x = 30,756.44 × 12,216.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,287.36x = 375,727,437.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,727,437.46/22,287.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,858.32

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