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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,225.92, 30,668.80 and 12,290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,225.92, 30,668.80 and 12,290.56 is: 16,959.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,225.92 : 30,668.80 = 12,290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,225.92/30,668.80 = 12,290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,225.92x = 30,668.80 × 12,290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,225.92x = 376,936,726.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,936,726.53/22,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,959.33

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