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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,262.04, 30,720.26 and 12,190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,262.04, 30,720.26 and 12,190.60 is: 16,822.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,262.04 : 30,720.26 = 12,190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,262.04/30,720.26 = 12,190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,262.04x = 30,720.26 × 12,190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,262.04x = 374,498,401.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,498,401.56/22,262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,822.29

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