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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,233.53, 30,681.12 and 12,160.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,233.53, 30,681.12 and 12,160.01 is: 16,780.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,233.53 : 30,681.12 = 12,160.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,233.53/30,681.12 = 12,160.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,233.53x = 30,681.12 × 12,160.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,233.53x = 373,082,572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,082,572.61/22,233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,780.18

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