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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,093.75, 30,489.38 and 12,157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,093.75, 30,489.38 and 12,157.75 is: 16,777.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,093.75 : 30,489.38 = 12,157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,093.75/30,489.38 = 12,157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,093.75x = 30,489.38 × 12,157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,093.75x = 370,682,259.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,682,259.70/22,093.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,777.70

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