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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,370.47, 30,870.72 and 12,161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,370.47, 30,870.72 and 12,161.25 is: 16,782.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,370.47 : 30,870.72 = 12,161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,370.47/30,870.72 = 12,161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,370.47x = 30,870.72 × 12,161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,370.47x = 375,426,543.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,426,543.60/22,370.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,782.24

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