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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,215.97, 30,657.96 and 12,144.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,215.97, 30,657.96 and 12,144.41 is: 16,759.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,215.97 : 30,657.96 = 12,144.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,215.97/30,657.96 = 12,144.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,215.97x = 30,657.96 × 12,144.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,215.97x = 372,322,682.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,322,682.71/22,215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,759.24

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