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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,214.69, 30,656.27 and 12,278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,214.69, 30,656.27 and 12,278.69 is: 16,944.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,214.69 : 30,656.27 = 12,278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,214.69/30,656.27 = 12,278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,214.69x = 30,656.27 × 12,278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,214.69x = 376,418,835.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,418,835.89/22,214.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,944.59

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