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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,298.24, 30,770.88 and 12,226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,298.24, 30,770.88 and 12,226.42 is: 16,872.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,298.24 : 30,770.88 = 12,226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,298.24/30,770.88 = 12,226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,298.24x = 30,770.88 × 12,226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,298.24x = 376,217,548.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,217,548.80/22,298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,872.07

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