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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,219.59, 30,663.06 and 12,788.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,219.59, 30,663.06 and 12,788.16 is: 17,647.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,219.59 : 30,663.06 = 12,788.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,219.59/30,663.06 = 12,788.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,219.59x = 30,663.06 × 12,788.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,219.59x = 392,124,117.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,124,117.37/22,219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,647.68

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