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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,258.67, 30,716.76 and 12,049.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,258.67, 30,716.76 and 12,049.65 is: 16,628.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,258.67 : 30,716.76 = 12,049.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,258.67/30,716.76 = 12,049.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,258.67x = 30,716.76 × 12,049.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,258.67x = 370,126,046.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,126,046.76/22,258.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,628.40

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