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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,155.96, 30,574.38 and 12,219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,155.96, 30,574.38 and 12,219.96 is: 16,863.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,155.96 : 30,574.38 = 12,219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,155.96/30,574.38 = 12,219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,155.96x = 30,574.38 × 12,219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,155.96x = 373,617,700.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,617,700.62/22,155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,863.08

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