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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,218.98, 30,660.96 and 12,145.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,218.98, 30,660.96 and 12,145.42 is: 16,760.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,218.98 : 30,660.96 = 12,145.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,218.98/30,660.96 = 12,145.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,218.98x = 30,660.96 × 12,145.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,218.98x = 372,390,236.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,390,236.80/22,218.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,760.01

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