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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,155, 30,573.48 and 12,083.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,155, 30,573.48 and 12,083.52 is: 16,675.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,155 : 30,573.48 = 12,083.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,155/30,573.48 = 12,083.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,155x = 30,573.48 × 12,083.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,155x = 369,435,257.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,435,257.05/22,155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,675.03

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