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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,189.16, 30,619.62 and 12,758.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,189.16, 30,619.62 and 12,758.12 is: 17,605.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,189.16 : 30,619.62 = 12,758.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,189.16/30,619.62 = 12,758.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,189.16x = 30,619.62 × 12,758.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,189.16x = 390,648,786.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,648,786.31/22,189.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,605.39

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