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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,198.92, 30,635.43 and 12,767.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,198.92, 30,635.43 and 12,767.49 is: 17,619.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,198.92 : 30,635.43 = 12,767.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,198.92/30,635.43 = 12,767.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,198.92x = 30,635.43 × 12,767.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,198.92x = 391,137,546.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,137,546.17/22,198.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,619.67

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