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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,216.97, 30,659.34 and 12,145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,216.97, 30,659.34 and 12,145.41 is: 16,760.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,216.97 : 30,659.34 = 12,145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,216.97/30,659.34 = 12,145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,216.97x = 30,659.34 × 12,145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,216.97x = 372,370,254.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,370,254.63/22,216.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,760.62

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