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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,237.04, 30,688.87 and 12,679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,237.04, 30,688.87 and 12,679.92 is: 17,499.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,237.04 : 30,688.87 = 12,679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,237.04/30,688.87 = 12,679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,237.04x = 30,688.87 × 12,679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,237.04x = 389,132,416.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,132,416.49/22,237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,499.29

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