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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,254.29, 30,710.97 and 12,182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,254.29, 30,710.97 and 12,182.80 is: 16,812.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,254.29 : 30,710.97 = 12,182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,254.29/30,710.97 = 12,182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,254.29x = 30,710.97 × 12,182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,254.29x = 374,145,528.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,145,528.54/22,254.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,812.29

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