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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,216.78, 30,659.21 and 12,145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,216.78, 30,659.21 and 12,145.34 is: 16,760.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,216.78 : 30,659.21 = 12,145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,216.78/30,659.21 = 12,145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,216.78x = 30,659.21 × 12,145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,216.78x = 372,366,406.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,366,406.65/22,216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,760.59

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