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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,252.02, 30,707.85 and 12,316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,252.02, 30,707.85 and 12,316.02 is: 16,996.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,252.02 : 30,707.85 = 12,316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,252.02/30,707.85 = 12,316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,252.02x = 30,707.85 × 12,316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,252.02x = 378,198,494.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,198,494.76/22,252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,996.14

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