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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,287.99, 30,757.30 and 12,216.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,287.99, 30,757.30 and 12,216.86 is: 16,859.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,287.99 : 30,757.30 = 12,216.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,287.99/30,757.30 = 12,216.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,287.99x = 30,757.30 × 12,216.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,287.99x = 375,757,474.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,757,474.29/22,287.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,859.19

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