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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,216.80, 30,664.40 and 12,790.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,216.80, 30,664.40 and 12,790.88 is: 17,654.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,216.80 : 30,664.40 = 12,790.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,216.80/30,664.40 = 12,790.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,216.80x = 30,664.40 × 12,790.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,216.80x = 392,224,660.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,224,660.67/22,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,654.42

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