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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,287.66, 30,756.78 and 12,216.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,287.66, 30,756.78 and 12,216.66 is: 16,858.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,287.66 : 30,756.78 = 12,216.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,287.66/30,756.78 = 12,216.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,287.66x = 30,756.78 × 12,216.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,287.66x = 375,745,123.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,745,123.95/22,287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,858.89

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