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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,154.31, 30,572.83 and 12,082.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,154.31, 30,572.83 and 12,082.57 is: 16,673.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,154.31 : 30,572.83 = 12,082.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,154.31/30,572.83 = 12,082.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,154.31x = 30,572.83 × 12,082.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,154.31x = 369,398,358.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,398,358.57/22,154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,673.88

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