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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,296.87, 30,769.47 and 12,225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,296.87, 30,769.47 and 12,225.11 is: 16,870.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,296.87 : 30,769.47 = 12,225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,296.87/30,769.47 = 12,225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,296.87x = 30,769.47 × 12,225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,296.87x = 376,160,001.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,160,001.54/22,296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,870.53

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