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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,221.90, 30,666.09 and 12,150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,221.90, 30,666.09 and 12,150.33 is: 16,767.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,221.90 : 30,666.09 = 12,150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,221.90/30,666.09 = 12,150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,221.90x = 30,666.09 × 12,150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,221.90x = 372,603,113.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,603,113.31/22,221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,767.38

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