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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,216.37, 30,659.12 and 12,145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,216.37, 30,659.12 and 12,145.23 is: 16,760.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,216.37 : 30,659.12 = 12,145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,216.37/30,659.12 = 12,145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,216.37x = 30,659.12 × 12,145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,216.37x = 372,362,003.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,362,003.27/22,216.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,760.71

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