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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,253.37, 30,708.65 and 12,182.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,253.37, 30,708.65 and 12,182.23 is: 16,810.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,253.37 : 30,708.65 = 12,182.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,253.37/30,708.65 = 12,182.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,253.37x = 30,708.65 × 12,182.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,253.37x = 374,099,837.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,099,837.29/22,253.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,810.93

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