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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,253.99, 30,710.59 and 12,182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,253.99, 30,710.59 and 12,182.52 is: 16,811.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,253.99 : 30,710.59 = 12,182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,253.99/30,710.59 = 12,182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,253.99x = 30,710.59 × 12,182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,253.99x = 374,132,346.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,132,346.43/22,253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,811.92

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