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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,223.82, 30,676.59 and 12,796.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,223.82, 30,676.59 and 12,796.14 is: 17,663.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,223.82 : 30,676.59 = 12,796.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,223.82/30,676.59 = 12,796.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,223.82x = 30,676.59 × 12,796.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,223.82x = 392,541,940.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,541,940.36/22,223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,663.12

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