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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,295.74, 30,767.30 and 12,223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,295.74, 30,767.30 and 12,223.96 is: 16,868.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,295.74 : 30,767.30 = 12,223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,295.74/30,767.30 = 12,223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,295.74x = 30,767.30 × 12,223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,295.74x = 376,098,244.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,098,244.51/22,295.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,868.61

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