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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,295.82, 30,767.42 and 12,224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,295.82, 30,767.42 and 12,224.04 is: 16,868.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,295.82 : 30,767.42 = 12,224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,295.82/30,767.42 = 12,224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,295.82x = 30,767.42 × 12,224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,295.82x = 376,102,111.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,102,111.66/22,295.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,868.73

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