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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,292.92, 30,764.16 and 12,221.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,292.92, 30,764.16 and 12,221.78 is: 16,866.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,292.92 : 30,764.16 = 12,221.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,292.92/30,764.16 = 12,221.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,292.92x = 30,764.16 × 12,221.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,292.92x = 375,992,795.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,992,795.40/22,292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,866.02

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