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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,220.16, 30,670.68 and 12,795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,220.16, 30,670.68 and 12,795.12 is: 17,661.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,220.16 : 30,670.68 = 12,795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,220.16/30,670.68 = 12,795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,220.16x = 30,670.68 × 12,795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,220.16x = 392,435,031.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,435,031.08/22,220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,661.22

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