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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,300.08, 30,775.04 and 12,228.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,300.08, 30,775.04 and 12,228.91 is: 16,876.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,300.08 : 30,775.04 = 12,228.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,300.08/30,775.04 = 12,228.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,300.08x = 30,775.04 × 12,228.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,300.08x = 376,345,148.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,345,148.04/22,300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,876.40

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