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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,294.42, 30,766.23 and 12,223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,294.42, 30,766.23 and 12,223.28 is: 16,868.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,294.42 : 30,766.23 = 12,223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,294.42/30,766.23 = 12,223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,294.42x = 30,766.23 × 12,223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,294.42x = 376,064,243.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,064,243.83/22,294.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,868.09

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