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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,254.66, 30,711.23 and 12,182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,254.66, 30,711.23 and 12,182.88 is: 16,812.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,254.66 : 30,711.23 = 12,182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,254.66/30,711.23 = 12,182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,254.66x = 30,711.23 × 12,182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,254.66x = 374,151,168.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,151,168.83/22,254.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,812.26

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