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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,211.22, 30,651.51 and 12,781.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,211.22, 30,651.51 and 12,781.62 is: 17,638.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,211.22 : 30,651.51 = 12,781.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,211.22/30,651.51 = 12,781.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,211.22x = 30,651.51 × 12,781.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,211.22x = 391,775,953.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,775,953.25/22,211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,638.65

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