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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,252.37, 30,707.27 and 12,181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,252.37, 30,707.27 and 12,181.23 is: 16,809.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,252.37 : 30,707.27 = 12,181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,252.37/30,707.27 = 12,181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,252.37x = 30,707.27 × 12,181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,252.37x = 374,052,349.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,052,349.00/22,252.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,809.55

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