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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.48, 30,567.56 and 12,214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.48, 30,567.56 and 12,214.48 is: 16,855.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.48 : 30,567.56 = 12,214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.48/30,567.56 = 12,214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.48x = 30,567.56 × 12,214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.48x = 373,366,850.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,366,850.27/22,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,855.93

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