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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,183.63, 30,613.52 and 12,112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,183.63, 30,613.52 and 12,112.28 is: 16,715.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,183.63 : 30,613.52 = 12,112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,183.63/30,613.52 = 12,112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,183.63x = 30,613.52 × 12,112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,183.63x = 370,799,526.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,799,526.03/22,183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,715.01

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