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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,235.34, 30,685.56 and 12,163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,235.34, 30,685.56 and 12,163.18 is: 16,785.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,235.34 : 30,685.56 = 12,163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,235.34/30,685.56 = 12,163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,235.34x = 30,685.56 × 12,163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,235.34x = 373,233,989.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,233,989.68/22,235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,785.62

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