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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,922.82, 17,807.19 and 12,225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,922.82, 17,807.19 and 12,225.50 is: 16,846.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,922.82 : 17,807.19 = 12,225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,922.82/17,807.19 = 12,225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,922.82x = 17,807.19 × 12,225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,922.82x = 217,701,801.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,701,801.35/12,922.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,846.31

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