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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,152.96, 30,570.24 and 12,216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,152.96, 30,570.24 and 12,216.96 is: 16,858.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,152.96 : 30,570.24 = 12,216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,152.96/30,570.24 = 12,216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,152.96x = 30,570.24 × 12,216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,152.96x = 373,475,399.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,475,399.27/22,152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,858.94

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