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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,290.14, 30,760.76 and 12,219.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,290.14, 30,760.76 and 12,219.55 is: 16,863.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,290.14 : 30,760.76 = 12,219.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,290.14/30,760.76 = 12,219.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,290.14x = 30,760.76 × 12,219.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,290.14x = 375,882,644.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,882,644.86/22,290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,863.18

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