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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,290.64, 30,761.12 and 12,218.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,290.64, 30,761.12 and 12,218.87 is: 16,862.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,290.64 : 30,761.12 = 12,218.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,290.64/30,761.12 = 12,218.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,290.64x = 30,761.12 × 12,218.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,290.64x = 375,866,126.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,866,126.33/22,290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,862.06

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