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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,212.78, 30,653.57 and 12,141.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,212.78, 30,653.57 and 12,141.23 is: 16,754.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,212.78 : 30,653.57 = 12,141.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,212.78/30,653.57 = 12,141.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,212.78x = 30,653.57 × 12,141.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,212.78x = 372,172,043.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,172,043.69/22,212.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,754.86

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