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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,298.02, 30,771.25 and 12,226.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,298.02, 30,771.25 and 12,226.63 is: 16,872.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,298.02 : 30,771.25 = 12,226.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,298.02/30,771.25 = 12,226.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,298.02x = 30,771.25 × 12,226.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,298.02x = 376,228,688.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,228,688.39/22,298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,872.74

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