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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,257.92, 30,715.82 and 12,048.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,257.92, 30,715.82 and 12,048.96 is: 16,627.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,257.92 : 30,715.82 = 12,048.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,257.92/30,715.82 = 12,048.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,257.92x = 30,715.82 × 12,048.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,257.92x = 370,093,532.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,093,532.97/22,257.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,627.50

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