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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,289.61, 30,759.54 and 12,218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,289.61, 30,759.54 and 12,218.48 is: 16,861.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,289.61 : 30,759.54 = 12,218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,289.61/30,759.54 = 12,218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,289.61x = 30,759.54 × 12,218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,289.61x = 375,834,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,834,824.30/22,289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,861.44

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