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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,216.72, 30,665.64 and 12,791.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,216.72, 30,665.64 and 12,791.92 is: 17,656.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,216.72 : 30,665.64 = 12,791.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,216.72/30,665.64 = 12,791.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,216.72x = 30,665.64 × 12,791.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,216.72x = 392,272,413.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,272,413.63/22,216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,656.63

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