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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,210.92, 30,651.99 and 12,779.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,210.92, 30,651.99 and 12,779.52 is: 17,636.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,210.92 : 30,651.99 = 12,779.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,210.92/30,651.99 = 12,779.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,210.92x = 30,651.99 × 12,779.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,210.92x = 391,717,719.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,717,719.24/22,210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,636.27

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