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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,220.08, 30,663.74 and 12,788.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,220.08, 30,663.74 and 12,788.64 is: 17,648.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,220.08 : 30,663.74 = 12,788.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,220.08/30,663.74 = 12,788.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,220.08x = 30,663.74 × 12,788.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,220.08x = 392,147,531.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,147,531.91/22,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,648.34

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