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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,223.26, 30,668.10 and 12,152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,223.26, 30,668.10 and 12,152.63 is: 16,770.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,223.26 : 30,668.10 = 12,152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,223.26/30,668.10 = 12,152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,223.26x = 30,668.10 × 12,152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,223.26x = 372,698,072.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,698,072.10/22,223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,770.63

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