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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,252.75, 30,708.80 and 12,316.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,252.75, 30,708.80 and 12,316.75 is: 16,997.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,252.75 : 30,708.80 = 12,316.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,252.75/30,708.80 = 12,316.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,252.75x = 30,708.80 × 12,316.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,252.75x = 378,232,612.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,232,612.40/22,252.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,997.12

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