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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182, 30,611.24 and 12,751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182, 30,611.24 and 12,751.12 is: 17,596.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182 : 30,611.24 = 12,751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182/30,611.24 = 12,751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182x = 30,611.24 × 12,751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182x = 390,327,594.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,327,594.59/22,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,596.59

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