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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,281.39, 30,748.29 and 12,210.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,281.39, 30,748.29 and 12,210.46 is: 16,850.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,281.39 : 30,748.29 = 12,210.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,281.39/30,748.29 = 12,210.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,281.39x = 30,748.29 × 12,210.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,281.39x = 375,450,765.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,450,765.11/22,281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,850.42

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