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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,282.63, 30,750.44 and 12,210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,282.63, 30,750.44 and 12,210.48 is: 16,850.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,282.63 : 30,750.44 = 12,210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,282.63/30,750.44 = 12,210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,282.63x = 30,750.44 × 12,210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,282.63x = 375,477,571.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,477,571.56/22,282.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,850.69

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