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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,254.92, 30,711.86 and 12,183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,254.92, 30,711.86 and 12,183.48 is: 16,813.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,254.92 : 30,711.86 = 12,183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,254.92/30,711.86 = 12,183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,254.92x = 30,711.86 × 12,183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,254.92x = 374,177,316.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,177,316.84/22,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,813.24

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