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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,283.53, 30,751.67 and 12,211.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,283.53, 30,751.67 and 12,211.31 is: 16,851.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,283.53 : 30,751.67 = 12,211.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,283.53/30,751.67 = 12,211.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,283.53x = 30,751.67 × 12,211.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,283.53x = 375,518,175.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,518,175.39/22,283.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,851.83

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