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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,261.79, 30,719.91 and 12,190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,261.79, 30,719.91 and 12,190.35 is: 16,821.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,261.79 : 30,719.91 = 12,190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,261.79/30,719.91 = 12,190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,261.79x = 30,719.91 × 12,190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,261.79x = 374,486,454.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,486,454.87/22,261.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,821.94

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