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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,281.63, 30,748.17 and 12,209.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,281.63, 30,748.17 and 12,209.85 is: 16,849.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,281.63 : 30,748.17 = 12,209.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,281.63/30,748.17 = 12,209.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,281.63x = 30,748.17 × 12,209.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,281.63x = 375,430,543.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,430,543.47/22,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,849.33

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