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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,224.41, 30,669.71 and 12,152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,224.41, 30,669.71 and 12,152.89 is: 16,771.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,224.41 : 30,669.71 = 12,152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,224.41/30,669.71 = 12,152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,224.41x = 30,669.71 × 12,152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,224.41x = 372,725,611.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,725,611.96/22,224.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,771.00

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