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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,298.53, 30,771.62 and 12,227.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,298.53, 30,771.62 and 12,227.06 is: 16,873.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,298.53 : 30,771.62 = 12,227.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,298.53/30,771.62 = 12,227.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,298.53x = 30,771.62 × 12,227.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,298.53x = 376,246,305.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,246,305.97/22,298.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,873.14

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