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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,295.80, 30,768.12 and 12,224.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,295.80, 30,768.12 and 12,224.67 is: 16,870.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,295.80 : 30,768.12 = 12,224.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,295.80/30,768.12 = 12,224.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,295.80x = 30,768.12 × 12,224.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,295.80x = 376,130,113.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,130,113.52/22,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,870.00

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