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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,248.42, 30,702.30 and 12,176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,248.42, 30,702.30 and 12,176.73 is: 16,803.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,248.42 : 30,702.30 = 12,176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,248.42/30,702.30 = 12,176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,248.42x = 30,702.30 × 12,176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,248.42x = 373,853,617.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,853,617.48/22,248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,803.60

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