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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,168.16, 30,591.28 and 12,607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,168.16, 30,591.28 and 12,607.20 is: 17,397.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,168.16 : 30,591.28 = 12,607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,168.16/30,591.28 = 12,607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,168.16x = 30,591.28 × 12,607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,168.16x = 385,670,385.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,670,385.22/22,168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,397.49

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