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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,222.84, 30,671.24 and 12,789.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,222.84, 30,671.24 and 12,789.40 is: 17,651.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,222.84 : 30,671.24 = 12,789.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,222.84/30,671.24 = 12,789.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,222.84x = 30,671.24 × 12,789.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,222.84x = 392,266,756.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,266,756.86/22,222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,651.51

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