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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,301.52, 30,775.86 and 12,229.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,301.52, 30,775.86 and 12,229.93 is: 16,877.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,301.52 : 30,775.86 = 12,229.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,301.52/30,775.86 = 12,229.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,301.52x = 30,775.86 × 12,229.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,301.52x = 376,386,613.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,386,613.49/22,301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,877.17

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