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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,215.47, 30,657.35 and 12,143.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,215.47, 30,657.35 and 12,143.95 is: 16,758.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,215.47 : 30,657.35 = 12,143.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,215.47/30,657.35 = 12,143.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,215.47x = 30,657.35 × 12,143.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,215.47x = 372,301,432.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,301,432.54/22,215.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,758.66

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