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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,260.76, 30,719.92 and 12,189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,260.76, 30,719.92 and 12,189.28 is: 16,821.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,260.76 : 30,719.92 = 12,189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,260.76/30,719.92 = 12,189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,260.76x = 30,719.92 × 12,189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,260.76x = 374,453,706.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,453,706.46/22,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,821.25

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