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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,184.52, 30,614.62 and 12,248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,184.52, 30,614.62 and 12,248.52 is: 16,902.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,184.52 : 30,614.62 = 12,248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,184.52/30,614.62 = 12,248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,184.52x = 30,614.62 × 12,248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,184.52x = 374,983,785.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,983,785.36/22,184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,902.95

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