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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,253.73, 30,710.64 and 12,182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,253.73, 30,710.64 and 12,182.61 is: 16,812.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,253.73 : 30,710.64 = 12,182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,253.73/30,710.64 = 12,182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,253.73x = 30,710.64 × 12,182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,253.73x = 374,135,749.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,135,749.97/22,253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,812.27

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