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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,232.34, 30,681.42 and 12,160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,232.34, 30,681.42 and 12,160.18 is: 16,781.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,232.34 : 30,681.42 = 12,160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,232.34/30,681.42 = 12,160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,232.34x = 30,681.42 × 12,160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,232.34x = 373,091,589.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,091,589.86/22,232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,781.48

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