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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,111.14, 30,511.83 and 12,551.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,111.14, 30,511.83 and 12,551.22 is: 17,319.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,111.14 : 30,511.83 = 12,551.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,111.14/30,511.83 = 12,551.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,111.14x = 30,511.83 × 12,551.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,111.14x = 382,960,690.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,960,690.93/22,111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,319.81

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