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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,229.94, 30,676.88 and 12,158.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,229.94, 30,676.88 and 12,158.35 is: 16,778.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,229.94 : 30,676.88 = 12,158.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,229.94/30,676.88 = 12,158.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,229.94x = 30,676.88 × 12,158.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,229.94x = 372,980,197.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,980,197.65/22,229.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,778.28

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