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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,151.48, 30,568.94 and 12,215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,151.48, 30,568.94 and 12,215.48 is: 16,857.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,151.48 : 30,568.94 = 12,215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,151.48/30,568.94 = 12,215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,151.48x = 30,568.94 × 12,215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,151.48x = 373,414,275.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,414,275.19/22,151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,857.31

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