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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,223.62, 30,675.93 and 12,794.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,223.62, 30,675.93 and 12,794.50 is: 17,660.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,223.62 : 30,675.93 = 12,794.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,223.62/30,675.93 = 12,794.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,223.62x = 30,675.93 × 12,794.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,223.62x = 392,483,186.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,483,186.39/22,223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,660.63

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