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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,153.96, 30,571.62 and 12,217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,153.96, 30,571.62 and 12,217.96 is: 16,860.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,153.96 : 30,571.62 = 12,217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,153.96/30,571.62 = 12,217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,153.96x = 30,571.62 × 12,217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,153.96x = 373,522,830.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,522,830.30/22,153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,860.32

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