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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,283.83, 30,751.18 and 12,212.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,283.83, 30,751.18 and 12,212.05 is: 16,852.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,283.83 : 30,751.18 = 12,212.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,283.83/30,751.18 = 12,212.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,283.83x = 30,751.18 × 12,212.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,283.83x = 375,534,947.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,534,947.72/22,283.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,852.35

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