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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,224.31, 30,672.20 and 12,794.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,224.31, 30,672.20 and 12,794.69 is: 17,658.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,224.31 : 30,672.20 = 12,794.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,224.31/30,672.20 = 12,794.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,224.31x = 30,672.20 × 12,794.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,224.31x = 392,441,399.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,441,399.29/22,224.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,658.21

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