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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,222.50, 30,665.79 and 12,149.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,222.50, 30,665.79 and 12,149.07 is: 16,765.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,222.50 : 30,665.79 = 12,149.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,222.50/30,665.79 = 12,149.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,222.50x = 30,665.79 × 12,149.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,222.50x = 372,560,829.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,560,829.32/22,222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,765.03

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