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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,146.14, 30,561.67 and 12,210.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,146.14, 30,561.67 and 12,210.14 is: 16,849.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,146.14 : 30,561.67 = 12,210.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,146.14/30,561.67 = 12,210.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,146.14x = 30,561.67 × 12,210.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,146.14x = 373,162,269.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,162,269.33/22,146.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,849.99

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