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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,219.70, 30,670.90 and 12,792.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,219.70, 30,670.90 and 12,792.02 is: 17,657.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,219.70 : 30,670.90 = 12,792.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,219.70/30,670.90 = 12,792.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,219.70x = 30,670.90 × 12,792.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,219.70x = 392,342,580.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,342,580.88/22,219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,657.42

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