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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,213.82, 30,655.70 and 12,142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,213.82, 30,655.70 and 12,142.68 is: 16,757.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,213.82 : 30,655.70 = 12,142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,213.82/30,655.70 = 12,142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,213.82x = 30,655.70 × 12,142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,213.82x = 372,242,355.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,242,355.28/22,213.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,757.24

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