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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,298.52, 30,771.95 and 12,227.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,298.52, 30,771.95 and 12,227.13 is: 16,873.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,298.52 : 30,771.95 = 12,227.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,298.52/30,771.95 = 12,227.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,298.52x = 30,771.95 × 12,227.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,298.52x = 376,252,571.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,252,571.87/22,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,873.43

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