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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,405.55, 30,920.35 and 12,197.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,405.55, 30,920.35 and 12,197.26 is: 16,832.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,405.55 : 30,920.35 = 12,197.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,405.55/30,920.35 = 12,197.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,405.55x = 30,920.35 × 12,197.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,405.55x = 377,143,440.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,143,440.45/22,405.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,832.59

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