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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,221.42, 30,666.11 and 12,150.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,221.42, 30,666.11 and 12,150.29 is: 16,767.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,221.42 : 30,666.11 = 12,150.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,221.42/30,666.11 = 12,150.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,221.42x = 30,666.11 × 12,150.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,221.42x = 372,601,915.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,601,915.59/22,221.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,767.69

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