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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,188.62, 30,617.76 and 12,760.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,188.62, 30,617.76 and 12,760.22 is: 17,607.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,188.62 : 30,617.76 = 12,760.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,188.62/30,617.76 = 12,760.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,188.62x = 30,617.76 × 12,760.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,188.62x = 390,689,353.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,689,353.51/22,188.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,607.65

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