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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,182.88, 30,617.60 and 12,756.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,182.88, 30,617.60 and 12,756.88 is: 17,607.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,182.88 : 30,617.60 = 12,756.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,182.88/30,617.60 = 12,756.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,182.88x = 30,617.60 × 12,756.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,182.88x = 390,585,049.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,585,049.09/22,182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,607.50

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