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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,224.86, 30,669.06 and 12,151.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,224.86, 30,669.06 and 12,151.29 is: 16,768.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,224.86 : 30,669.06 = 12,151.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,224.86/30,669.06 = 12,151.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,224.86x = 30,669.06 × 12,151.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,224.86x = 372,668,802.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,668,802.66/22,224.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,768.11

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