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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,252.91, 30,707.83 and 12,179.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,252.91, 30,707.83 and 12,179.41 is: 16,806.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,252.91 : 30,707.83 = 12,179.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,252.91/30,707.83 = 12,179.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,252.91x = 30,707.83 × 12,179.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,252.91x = 374,003,294.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,003,294.46/22,252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,806.94

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