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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,248.69, 30,703.17 and 12,177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,248.69, 30,703.17 and 12,177.12 is: 16,804.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,248.69 : 30,703.17 = 12,177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,248.69/30,703.17 = 12,177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,248.69x = 30,703.17 × 12,177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,248.69x = 373,876,185.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,876,185.47/22,248.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,804.41

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