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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,288.91, 30,759.48 and 12,217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,288.91, 30,759.48 and 12,217.34 is: 16,860.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,288.91 : 30,759.48 = 12,217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,288.91/30,759.48 = 12,217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,288.91x = 30,759.48 × 12,217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,288.91x = 375,799,056.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,799,056.47/22,288.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,860.36

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