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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,287.66, 30,755.72 and 12,214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,287.66, 30,755.72 and 12,214.18 is: 16,854.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,287.66 : 30,755.72 = 12,214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,287.66/30,755.72 = 12,214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,287.66x = 30,755.72 × 12,214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,287.66x = 375,655,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,655,900.11/22,287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,854.88

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