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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,290.61, 30,760.92 and 12,219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,290.61, 30,760.92 and 12,219.48 is: 16,862.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,290.61 : 30,760.92 = 12,219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,290.61/30,760.92 = 12,219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,290.61x = 30,760.92 × 12,219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,290.61x = 375,882,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,882,446.72/22,290.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,862.82

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