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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,235.28, 30,684.57 and 12,163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,235.28, 30,684.57 and 12,163.53 is: 16,785.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,235.28 : 30,684.57 = 12,163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,235.28/30,684.57 = 12,163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,235.28x = 30,684.57 × 12,163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,235.28x = 373,232,825.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,232,825.61/22,235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,785.62

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