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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,186.34, 30,618.93 and 12,626.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,186.34, 30,618.93 and 12,626.64 is: 17,425.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,186.34 : 30,618.93 = 12,626.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,186.34/30,618.93 = 12,626.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,186.34x = 30,618.93 × 12,626.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,186.34x = 386,614,206.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,614,206.30/22,186.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,425.78

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