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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,259.56, 30,717.78 and 12,187.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,259.56, 30,717.78 and 12,187.51 is: 16,818.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,259.56 : 30,717.78 = 12,187.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,259.56/30,717.78 = 12,187.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,259.56x = 30,717.78 × 12,187.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,259.56x = 374,373,369.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,373,369.77/22,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,818.54

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