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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,233.54, 30,681.12 and 12,160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,233.54, 30,681.12 and 12,160.02 is: 16,780.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,233.54 : 30,681.12 = 12,160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,233.54/30,681.12 = 12,160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,233.54x = 30,681.12 × 12,160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,233.54x = 373,083,032.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,083,032.82/22,233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,780.19

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