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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,205.56, 30,643.74 and 12,773.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,205.56, 30,643.74 and 12,773.50 is: 17,627.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,205.56 : 30,643.74 = 12,773.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,205.56/30,643.74 = 12,773.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,205.56x = 30,643.74 × 12,773.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,205.56x = 391,427,812.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,427,812.89/22,205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,627.47

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