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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,292.69, 30,763.87 and 12,221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,292.69, 30,763.87 and 12,221.48 is: 16,865.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,292.69 : 30,763.87 = 12,221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,292.69/30,763.87 = 12,221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,292.69x = 30,763.87 × 12,221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,292.69x = 375,980,068.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,980,068.28/22,292.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,865.63

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