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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,225.58, 30,672.12 and 12,153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,225.58, 30,672.12 and 12,153.42 is: 16,772.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,225.58 : 30,672.12 = 12,153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,225.58/30,672.12 = 12,153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,225.58x = 30,672.12 × 12,153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,225.58x = 372,771,156.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,771,156.65/22,225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,772.17

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