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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,164.96, 30,585.52 and 12,228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,164.96, 30,585.52 and 12,228.32 is: 16,873.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,164.96 : 30,585.52 = 12,228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,164.96/30,585.52 = 12,228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,164.96x = 30,585.52 × 12,228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,164.96x = 374,009,525.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,009,525.93/22,164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,873.91

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