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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,239.28, 30,691.38 and 12,679.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,239.28, 30,691.38 and 12,679.48 is: 17,498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,239.28 : 30,691.38 = 12,679.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,239.28/30,691.38 = 12,679.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,239.28x = 30,691.38 × 12,679.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,239.28x = 389,150,738.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,150,738.88/22,239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,498.35

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