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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,255.49, 30,711.39 and 12,181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,255.49, 30,711.39 and 12,181.98 is: 16,810.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,255.49 : 30,711.39 = 12,181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,255.49/30,711.39 = 12,181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,255.49x = 30,711.39 × 12,181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,255.49x = 374,125,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,125,538.75/22,255.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,810.48

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