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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,149.25, 30,565.97 and 12,213.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,149.25, 30,565.97 and 12,213.25 is: 16,854.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,149.25 : 30,565.97 = 12,213.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,149.25/30,565.97 = 12,213.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,149.25x = 30,565.97 × 12,213.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,149.25x = 373,309,772.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,309,772.04/22,149.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,854.29

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