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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,248.63, 30,702.56 and 12,177.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,248.63, 30,702.56 and 12,177.05 is: 16,804.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,248.63 : 30,702.56 = 12,177.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,248.63/30,702.56 = 12,177.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,248.63x = 30,702.56 × 12,177.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,248.63x = 373,866,393.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,866,393.85/22,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,804.02

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