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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,218.89, 30,661.97 and 12,147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,218.89, 30,661.97 and 12,147.33 is: 16,763.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,218.89 : 30,661.97 = 12,147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,218.89/30,661.97 = 12,147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,218.89x = 30,661.97 × 12,147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,218.89x = 372,461,007.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,461,007.30/22,218.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,763.26

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