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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,158.24, 30,577.92 and 12,222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,158.24, 30,577.92 and 12,222.24 is: 16,866.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158.24 : 30,577.92 = 12,222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158.24/30,577.92 = 12,222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158.24x = 30,577.92 × 12,222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158.24x = 373,730,676.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,730,676.94/22,158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,866.44

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