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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,199.94, 30,636.90 and 12,771.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,199.94, 30,636.90 and 12,771.54 is: 17,625.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,199.94 : 30,636.90 = 12,771.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,199.94/30,636.90 = 12,771.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,199.94x = 30,636.90 × 12,771.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,199.94x = 391,280,393.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,280,393.83/22,199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,625.29

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