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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,225.79, 30,667.01 and 12,663.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,225.79, 30,667.01 and 12,663.64 is: 17,473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,225.79 : 30,667.01 = 12,663.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,225.79/30,667.01 = 12,663.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,225.79x = 30,667.01 × 12,663.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,225.79x = 388,355,949.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,355,949.53/22,225.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,473.21

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