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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,283.02, 30,749.79 and 12,211.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,283.02, 30,749.79 and 12,211.21 is: 16,851.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,283.02 : 30,749.79 = 12,211.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,283.02/30,749.79 = 12,211.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,283.02x = 30,749.79 × 12,211.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,283.02x = 375,492,143.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,492,143.15/22,283.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,851.04

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