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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,295.40, 30,767.72 and 12,223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,295.40, 30,767.72 and 12,223.80 is: 16,868.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,295.40 : 30,767.72 = 12,223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,295.40/30,767.72 = 12,223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,295.40x = 30,767.72 × 12,223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,295.40x = 376,098,455.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,098,455.74/22,295.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,868.88

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