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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,298.24, 30,770.76 and 12,226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,298.24, 30,770.76 and 12,226.44 is: 16,872.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,298.24 : 30,770.76 = 12,226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,298.24/30,770.76 = 12,226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,298.24x = 30,770.76 × 12,226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,298.24x = 376,216,850.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,216,850.89/22,298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,872.04

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