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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,282.68, 30,750.48 and 12,210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,282.68, 30,750.48 and 12,210.96 is: 16,851.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,282.68 : 30,750.48 = 12,210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,282.68/30,750.48 = 12,210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,282.68x = 30,750.48 × 12,210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,282.68x = 375,492,881.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,492,881.26/22,282.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,851.33

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