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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,213.97, 30,655.31 and 12,784.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,213.97, 30,655.31 and 12,784.37 is: 17,642.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,213.97 : 30,655.31 = 12,784.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,213.97/30,655.31 = 12,784.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,213.97x = 30,655.31 × 12,784.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,213.97x = 391,908,825.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,908,825.50/22,213.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,642.45

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