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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,289.92, 30,760.02 and 12,218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,289.92, 30,760.02 and 12,218.78 is: 16,861.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,289.92 : 30,760.02 = 12,218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,289.92/30,760.02 = 12,218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,289.92x = 30,760.02 × 12,218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,289.92x = 375,849,994.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,849,994.08/22,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,861.88

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