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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,288.68, 30,756.96 and 12,215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,288.68, 30,756.96 and 12,215.34 is: 16,856.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,288.68 : 30,756.96 = 12,215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,288.68/30,756.96 = 12,215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,288.68x = 30,756.96 × 12,215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,288.68x = 375,706,723.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,706,723.77/22,288.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,856.39

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