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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,252.27, 30,707.95 and 12,180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,252.27, 30,707.95 and 12,180.51 is: 16,809.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,252.27 : 30,707.95 = 12,180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,252.27/30,707.95 = 12,180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,252.27x = 30,707.95 × 12,180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,252.27x = 374,038,492.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,038,492.05/22,252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,809.00

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