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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,293.56, 30,763.96 and 12,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,293.56, 30,763.96 and 12,220.20 is: 16,863.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,293.56 : 30,763.96 = 12,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,293.56/30,763.96 = 12,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,293.56x = 30,763.96 × 12,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,293.56x = 375,941,743.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,941,743.99/22,293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,863.24

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