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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,283.82, 30,750.32 and 12,210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,283.82, 30,750.32 and 12,210.26 is: 16,849.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,283.82 : 30,750.32 = 12,210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,283.82/30,750.32 = 12,210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,283.82x = 30,750.32 × 12,210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,283.82x = 375,469,402.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,469,402.28/22,283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,849.42

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