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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,193.96, 30,628.57 and 12,762.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,193.96, 30,628.57 and 12,762.52 is: 17,612.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,193.96 : 30,628.57 = 12,762.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,193.96/30,628.57 = 12,762.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,193.96x = 30,628.57 × 12,762.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,193.96x = 390,897,628.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,897,628.72/22,193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,612.80

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