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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.83, 30,607.76 and 12,619.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.83, 30,607.76 and 12,619.51 is: 17,414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.83 : 30,607.76 = 12,619.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.83/30,607.76 = 12,619.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.83x = 30,607.76 × 12,619.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.83x = 386,254,776.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,254,776.95/22,179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,414.69

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