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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,252.33, 30,708.21 and 12,180.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,252.33, 30,708.21 and 12,180.79 is: 16,809.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,252.33 : 30,708.21 = 12,180.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,252.33/30,708.21 = 12,180.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,252.33x = 30,708.21 × 12,180.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,252.33x = 374,050,257.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,050,257.29/22,252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,809.49

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