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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,217.82, 30,668.31 and 12,790.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,217.82, 30,668.31 and 12,790.14 is: 17,654.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,217.82 : 30,668.31 = 12,790.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,217.82/30,668.31 = 12,790.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,217.82x = 30,668.31 × 12,790.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,217.82x = 392,251,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,251,978.46/22,217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,654.84

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