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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,177.50, 30,604.95 and 12,241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,177.50, 30,604.95 and 12,241.50 is: 16,893.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,177.50 : 30,604.95 = 12,241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,177.50/30,604.95 = 12,241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,177.50x = 30,604.95 × 12,241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,177.50x = 374,650,495.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,650,495.43/22,177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,893.27

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