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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,222.06, 30,669.78 and 12,788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,222.06, 30,669.78 and 12,788.80 is: 17,650.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,222.06 : 30,669.78 = 12,788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,222.06/30,669.78 = 12,788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,222.06x = 30,669.78 × 12,788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,222.06x = 392,229,682.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,229,682.46/22,222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,650.46

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