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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,211.62, 30,653.78 and 12,651.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,211.62, 30,653.78 and 12,651.91 is: 17,460.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,211.62 : 30,653.78 = 12,651.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,211.62/30,653.78 = 12,651.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,211.62x = 30,653.78 × 12,651.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,211.62x = 387,828,865.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,828,865.72/22,211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,460.63

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