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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,190.16, 30,621 and 12,759.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,190.16, 30,621 and 12,759.12 is: 17,606.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,190.16 : 30,621 = 12,759.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,190.16/30,621 = 12,759.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,190.16x = 30,621 × 12,759.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,190.16x = 390,697,013.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,697,013.52/22,190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,606.77

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