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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,297.52, 30,770.76 and 12,226.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,297.52, 30,770.76 and 12,226.05 is: 16,872.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,297.52 : 30,770.76 = 12,226.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,297.52/30,770.76 = 12,226.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,297.52x = 30,770.76 × 12,226.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,297.52x = 376,204,850.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,204,850.30/22,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,872.05

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