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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,222.08, 30,666.50 and 12,790.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,222.08, 30,666.50 and 12,790.64 is: 17,651.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,222.08 : 30,666.50 = 12,790.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,222.08/30,666.50 = 12,790.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,222.08x = 30,666.50 × 12,790.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,222.08x = 392,244,161.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,244,161.56/22,222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,651.10

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