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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,282.69, 30,750.86 and 12,211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,282.69, 30,750.86 and 12,211.04 is: 16,851.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,282.69 : 30,750.86 = 12,211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,282.69/30,750.86 = 12,211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,282.69x = 30,750.86 × 12,211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,282.69x = 375,499,920.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,499,920.44/22,282.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,851.65

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