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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,194.72, 30,630.24 and 12,762.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,194.72, 30,630.24 and 12,762.72 is: 17,613.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,194.72 : 30,630.24 = 12,762.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,194.72/30,630.24 = 12,762.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,194.72x = 30,630.24 × 12,762.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,194.72x = 390,925,176.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,925,176.65/22,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,613.43

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