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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,260.78, 30,719.92 and 12,189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,260.78, 30,719.92 and 12,189.30 is: 16,821.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,260.78 : 30,719.92 = 12,189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,260.78/30,719.92 = 12,189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,260.78x = 30,719.92 × 12,189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,260.78x = 374,454,320.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,454,320.86/22,260.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,821.26

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