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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,256.16, 30,712.53 and 12,184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,256.16, 30,712.53 and 12,184.62 is: 16,814.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,256.16 : 30,712.53 = 12,184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,256.16/30,712.53 = 12,184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,256.16x = 30,712.53 × 12,184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,256.16x = 374,220,507.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,220,507.29/22,256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,814.24

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