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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,214.97, 30,653.82 and 12,656.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,214.97, 30,653.82 and 12,656.07 is: 17,463.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,214.97 : 30,653.82 = 12,656.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,214.97/30,653.82 = 12,656.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,214.97x = 30,653.82 × 12,656.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,214.97x = 387,956,891.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,956,891.69/22,214.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,463.76

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