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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,369.52, 30,870.51 and 12,161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,369.52, 30,870.51 and 12,161.22 is: 16,782.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,369.52 : 30,870.51 = 12,161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,369.52/30,870.51 = 12,161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,369.52x = 30,870.51 × 12,161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,369.52x = 375,423,063.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,423,063.62/22,369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,782.80

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