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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,177.52, 30,604.96 and 12,241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,177.52, 30,604.96 and 12,241.52 is: 16,893.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,177.52 : 30,604.96 = 12,241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,177.52/30,604.96 = 12,241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,177.52x = 30,604.96 × 12,241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,177.52x = 374,651,229.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,651,229.94/22,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,893.29

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