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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,212.29, 16,854.96 and 10,222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,212.29, 16,854.96 and 10,222.12 is: 14,108.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,212.29 : 16,854.96 = 10,222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,212.29/16,854.96 = 10,222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,212.29x = 16,854.96 × 10,222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,212.29x = 172,293,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,293,423.72/12,212.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,108.20

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