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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,247.57, 30,701.64 and 12,176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,247.57, 30,701.64 and 12,176.01 is: 16,802.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,247.57 : 30,701.64 = 12,176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,247.57/30,701.64 = 12,176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,247.57x = 30,701.64 × 12,176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,247.57x = 373,823,475.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,823,475.66/22,247.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,802.89

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