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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,281.49, 30,748.48 and 12,210.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,281.49, 30,748.48 and 12,210.29 is: 16,850.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,281.49 : 30,748.48 = 12,210.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,281.49/30,748.48 = 12,210.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,281.49x = 30,748.48 × 12,210.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,281.49x = 375,447,987.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,447,987.61/22,281.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,850.22

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