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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,223.30, 30,668.76 and 12,152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,223.30, 30,668.76 and 12,152.30 is: 16,770.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,223.30 : 30,668.76 = 12,152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,223.30/30,668.76 = 12,152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,223.30x = 30,668.76 × 12,152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,223.30x = 372,695,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,695,818.80/22,223.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,770.50

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