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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,231.14, 30,679.74 and 12,160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,231.14, 30,679.74 and 12,160.23 is: 16,781.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,231.14 : 30,679.74 = 12,160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,231.14/30,679.74 = 12,160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,231.14x = 30,679.74 × 12,160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,231.14x = 373,072,694.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,072,694.74/22,231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,781.54

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