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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,259.99, 30,718.78 and 12,188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,259.99, 30,718.78 and 12,188.43 is: 16,820.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,259.99 : 30,718.78 = 12,188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,259.99/30,718.78 = 12,188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,259.99x = 30,718.78 × 12,188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,259.99x = 374,413,554.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,413,554.05/22,259.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,820.02

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