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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,254.01, 30,710.53 and 12,182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,254.01, 30,710.53 and 12,182.46 is: 16,811.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,254.01 : 30,710.53 = 12,182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,254.01/30,710.53 = 12,182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,254.01x = 30,710.53 × 12,182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,254.01x = 374,129,588.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,129,588.84/22,254.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,811.79

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