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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,184.72, 30,622.04 and 12,759.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,184.72, 30,622.04 and 12,759.56 is: 17,612.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,184.72 : 30,622.04 = 12,759.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,184.72/30,622.04 = 12,759.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,184.72x = 30,622.04 × 12,759.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,184.72x = 390,723,756.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,723,756.70/22,184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,612.29

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