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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,214.89, 30,659.25 and 12,783.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,214.89, 30,659.25 and 12,783.25 is: 17,642.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,214.89 : 30,659.25 = 12,783.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,214.89/30,659.25 = 12,783.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,214.89x = 30,659.25 × 12,783.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,214.89x = 391,924,857.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,924,857.56/22,214.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,642.44

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