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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,254.24, 30,710.93 and 12,182.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,254.24, 30,710.93 and 12,182.77 is: 16,812.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,254.24 : 30,710.93 = 12,182.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,254.24/30,710.93 = 12,182.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,254.24x = 30,710.93 × 12,182.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,254.24x = 374,144,196.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,144,196.68/22,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,812.27

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