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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,246.38, 30,699.99 and 12,174.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,246.38, 30,699.99 and 12,174.82 is: 16,801.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,246.38 : 30,699.99 = 12,174.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,246.38/30,699.99 = 12,174.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,246.38x = 30,699.99 × 12,174.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,246.38x = 373,766,882.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,766,882.69/22,246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,801.25

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