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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,226.52, 30,671.82 and 12,155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,226.52, 30,671.82 and 12,155.16 is: 16,773.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,226.52 : 30,671.82 = 12,155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,226.52/30,671.82 = 12,155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,226.52x = 30,671.82 × 12,155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,226.52x = 372,820,879.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,820,879.59/22,226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,773.70

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