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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,217.47, 30,659.24 and 12,146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,217.47, 30,659.24 and 12,146.30 is: 16,761.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,217.47 : 30,659.24 = 12,146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,217.47/30,659.24 = 12,146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,217.47x = 30,659.24 × 12,146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,217.47x = 372,396,326.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,396,326.81/22,217.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,761.42

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