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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,159.24, 30,579.76 and 12,223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,159.24, 30,579.76 and 12,223.24 is: 16,868.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,159.24 : 30,579.76 = 12,223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,159.24/30,579.76 = 12,223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,159.24x = 30,579.76 × 12,223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,159.24x = 373,783,745.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,783,745.62/22,159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,868.08

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