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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,283.39, 30,751.17 and 12,211.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,283.39, 30,751.17 and 12,211.91 is: 16,852.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,283.39 : 30,751.17 = 12,211.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,283.39/30,751.17 = 12,211.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,283.39x = 30,751.17 × 12,211.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,283.39x = 375,530,366.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,530,366.68/22,283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,852.48

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