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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,223.41, 30,668.33 and 12,151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,223.41, 30,668.33 and 12,151.89 is: 16,769.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,223.41 : 30,668.33 = 12,151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,223.41/30,668.33 = 12,151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,223.41x = 30,668.33 × 12,151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,223.41x = 372,678,203.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,678,203.02/22,223.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,769.62

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