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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,287.68, 30,756.76 and 12,216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,287.68, 30,756.76 and 12,216.68 is: 16,858.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,287.68 : 30,756.76 = 12,216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,287.68/30,756.76 = 12,216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,287.68x = 30,756.76 × 12,216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,287.68x = 375,745,494.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,745,494.76/22,287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,858.89

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