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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,213.68, 30,655.08 and 12,781.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,213.68, 30,655.08 and 12,781.68 is: 17,638.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,213.68 : 30,655.08 = 12,781.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,213.68/30,655.08 = 12,781.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,213.68x = 30,655.08 × 12,781.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,213.68x = 391,823,422.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,823,422.93/22,213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,638.83

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