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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,200.67, 30,637.85 and 12,769.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,200.67, 30,637.85 and 12,769.24 is: 17,622.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,200.67 : 30,637.85 = 12,769.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,200.67/30,637.85 = 12,769.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,200.67x = 30,637.85 × 12,769.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,200.67x = 391,222,059.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,222,059.73/22,200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,622.08

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