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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,213.72, 30,661.50 and 12,788.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,213.72, 30,661.50 and 12,788.92 is: 17,652.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,213.72 : 30,661.50 = 12,788.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,213.72/30,661.50 = 12,788.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,213.72x = 30,661.50 × 12,788.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,213.72x = 392,127,470.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,127,470.58/22,213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,652.49

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