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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,221.27, 30,665.88 and 12,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,221.27, 30,665.88 and 12,150.12 is: 16,767.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,221.27 : 30,665.88 = 12,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,221.27/30,665.88 = 12,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,221.27x = 30,665.88 × 12,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,221.27x = 372,594,121.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,594,121.91/22,221.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,767.45

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