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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,260.83, 30,719.94 and 12,189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,260.83, 30,719.94 and 12,189.27 is: 16,821.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,260.83 : 30,719.94 = 12,189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,260.83/30,719.94 = 12,189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,260.83x = 30,719.94 × 12,189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,260.83x = 374,453,643.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,453,643.04/22,260.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,821.19

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