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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,253.74, 30,710.16 and 12,182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,253.74, 30,710.16 and 12,182.19 is: 16,811.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,253.74 : 30,710.16 = 12,182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,253.74/30,710.16 = 12,182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,253.74x = 30,710.16 × 12,182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,253.74x = 374,117,004.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,117,004.05/22,253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,811.42

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