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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,256.63, 30,714.51 and 12,184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,256.63, 30,714.51 and 12,184.90 is: 16,815.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,256.63 : 30,714.51 = 12,184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,256.63/30,714.51 = 12,184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,256.63x = 30,714.51 × 12,184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,256.63x = 374,253,232.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,253,232.90/22,256.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,815.36

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