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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,200.63, 30,638.31 and 12,768.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,200.63, 30,638.31 and 12,768.99 is: 17,622.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,200.63 : 30,638.31 = 12,768.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,200.63/30,638.31 = 12,768.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,200.63x = 30,638.31 × 12,768.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,200.63x = 391,220,274.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,220,274.01/22,200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,622.03

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