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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.33, 30,601.62 and 12,619.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.33, 30,601.62 and 12,619.31 is: 17,411.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.33 : 30,601.62 = 12,619.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.33/30,601.62 = 12,619.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.33x = 30,601.62 × 12,619.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.33x = 386,171,176.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,171,176.27/22,179.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,411.31

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