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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,223.52, 30,667.68 and 12,152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,223.52, 30,667.68 and 12,152.16 is: 16,769.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,223.52 : 30,667.68 = 12,152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,223.52/30,667.68 = 12,152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,223.52x = 30,667.68 × 12,152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,223.52x = 372,678,554.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,678,554.19/22,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,769.56

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