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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,218.82, 30,669.69 and 12,791.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,218.82, 30,669.69 and 12,791.14 is: 17,656.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,218.82 : 30,669.69 = 12,791.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,218.82/30,669.69 = 12,791.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,218.82x = 30,669.69 × 12,791.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,218.82x = 392,300,298.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,300,298.55/22,218.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,656.22

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