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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,251.75, 30,707.42 and 12,315.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,251.75, 30,707.42 and 12,315.75 is: 16,995.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,251.75 : 30,707.42 = 12,315.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,251.75/30,707.42 = 12,315.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,251.75x = 30,707.42 × 12,315.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,251.75x = 378,184,846.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,184,846.29/22,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,995.74

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