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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,206.58, 30,648.46 and 12,774.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,206.58, 30,648.46 and 12,774.54 is: 17,630.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,206.58 : 30,648.46 = 12,774.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,206.58/30,648.46 = 12,774.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,206.58x = 30,648.46 × 12,774.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,206.58x = 391,519,978.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,519,978.21/22,206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,630.81

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