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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,256.19, 30,713.91 and 12,184.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,256.19, 30,713.91 and 12,184.46 is: 16,814.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,256.19 : 30,713.91 = 12,184.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,256.19/30,713.91 = 12,184.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,256.19x = 30,713.91 × 12,184.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,256.19x = 374,232,323.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,232,323.75/22,256.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,814.75

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