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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,247.19, 30,701.15 and 12,175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,247.19, 30,701.15 and 12,175.64 is: 16,802.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,247.19 : 30,701.15 = 12,175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,247.19/30,701.15 = 12,175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,247.19x = 30,701.15 × 12,175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,247.19x = 373,806,149.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,806,149.99/22,247.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,802.40

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