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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,285.66, 30,754.43 and 12,213.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,285.66, 30,754.43 and 12,213.87 is: 16,855.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,285.66 : 30,754.43 = 12,213.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,285.66/30,754.43 = 12,213.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,285.66x = 30,754.43 × 12,213.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,285.66x = 375,630,721.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,630,721.04/22,285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,855.27

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