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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,216.95, 30,659.83 and 12,145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,216.95, 30,659.83 and 12,145.82 is: 16,761.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,216.95 : 30,659.83 = 12,145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,216.95/30,659.83 = 12,145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,216.95x = 30,659.83 × 12,145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,216.95x = 372,388,592.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,388,592.75/22,216.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,761.46

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