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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,289.36, 30,759.20 and 12,218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,289.36, 30,759.20 and 12,218.22 is: 16,861.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,289.36 : 30,759.20 = 12,218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,289.36/30,759.20 = 12,218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,289.36x = 30,759.20 × 12,218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,289.36x = 375,822,672.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,822,672.62/22,289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,861.08

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