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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,254.54, 30,710.34 and 12,182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,254.54, 30,710.34 and 12,182.73 is: 16,811.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,254.54 : 30,710.34 = 12,182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,254.54/30,710.34 = 12,182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,254.54x = 30,710.34 × 12,182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,254.54x = 374,135,780.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,135,780.43/22,254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,811.66

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