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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,229.78, 30,675.94 and 12,156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,229.78, 30,675.94 and 12,156.26 is: 16,775.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,229.78 : 30,675.94 = 12,156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,229.78/30,675.94 = 12,156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,229.78x = 30,675.94 × 12,156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,229.78x = 372,904,518.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,904,518.61/22,229.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,775.00

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