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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,220.52, 30,664.33 and 12,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,220.52, 30,664.33 and 12,148.80 is: 16,765.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,220.52 : 30,664.33 = 12,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,220.52/30,664.33 = 12,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,220.52x = 30,664.33 × 12,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,220.52x = 372,534,812.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,534,812.30/22,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,765.35

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