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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167.46, 30,588.97 and 12,230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167.46, 30,588.97 and 12,230.82 is: 16,877.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167.46 : 30,588.97 = 12,230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167.46/30,588.97 = 12,230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167.46x = 30,588.97 × 12,230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167.46x = 374,128,186.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,128,186.06/22,167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,877.36

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