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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,219.64, 30,663.12 and 12,147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,219.64, 30,663.12 and 12,147.92 is: 16,764.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,219.64 : 30,663.12 = 12,147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,219.64/30,663.12 = 12,147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,219.64x = 30,663.12 × 12,147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,219.64x = 372,493,128.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,493,128.71/22,219.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,764.14

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