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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,252.26, 30,708.09 and 12,180.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,252.26, 30,708.09 and 12,180.61 is: 16,809.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,252.26 : 30,708.09 = 12,180.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,252.26/30,708.09 = 12,180.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,252.26x = 30,708.09 × 12,180.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,252.26x = 374,043,268.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,043,268.13/22,252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,809.23

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