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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,252.32, 30,707.73 and 12,180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,252.32, 30,707.73 and 12,180.52 is: 16,808.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,252.32 : 30,707.73 = 12,180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,252.32/30,707.73 = 12,180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,252.32x = 30,707.73 × 12,180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,252.32x = 374,036,119.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,036,119.42/22,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,808.86

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