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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,224.50, 30,668.55 and 12,151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,224.50, 30,668.55 and 12,151.07 is: 16,767.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,224.50 : 30,668.55 = 12,151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,224.50/30,668.55 = 12,151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,224.50x = 30,668.55 × 12,151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,224.50x = 372,655,544.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,655,544.51/22,224.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,767.78

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