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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,212.80, 30,652.78 and 12,141.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,212.80, 30,652.78 and 12,141.59 is: 16,754.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,212.80 : 30,652.78 = 12,141.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,212.80/30,652.78 = 12,141.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,212.80x = 30,652.78 × 12,141.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,212.80x = 372,173,426.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,173,426.41/22,212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,754.91

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