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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,282.40, 30,748.92 and 12,210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,282.40, 30,748.92 and 12,210.56 is: 16,850.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,282.40 : 30,748.92 = 12,210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,282.40/30,748.92 = 12,210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,282.40x = 30,748.92 × 12,210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,282.40x = 375,461,532.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,461,532.60/22,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,850.14

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