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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,255.99, 30,712.08 and 12,182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,255.99, 30,712.08 and 12,182.48 is: 16,811.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,255.99 : 30,712.08 = 12,182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,255.99/30,712.08 = 12,182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,255.99x = 30,712.08 × 12,182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,255.99x = 374,149,300.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,149,300.36/22,255.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,811.17

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