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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,292.67, 30,764.61 and 12,221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,292.67, 30,764.61 and 12,221.96 is: 16,866.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,292.67 : 30,764.61 = 12,221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,292.67/30,764.61 = 12,221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,292.67x = 30,764.61 × 12,221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,292.67x = 376,003,679.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,003,679.01/22,292.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,866.70

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