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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,233.64, 30,682.44 and 12,161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,233.64, 30,682.44 and 12,161.92 is: 16,783.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,233.64 : 30,682.44 = 12,161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,233.64/30,682.44 = 12,161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,233.64x = 30,682.44 × 12,161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,233.64x = 373,157,380.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,157,380.68/22,233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,783.46

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