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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,224.62, 30,677.31 and 12,795.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,224.62, 30,677.31 and 12,795.50 is: 17,662.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,224.62 : 30,677.31 = 12,795.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,224.62/30,677.31 = 12,795.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,224.62x = 30,677.31 × 12,795.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,224.62x = 392,531,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,531,520.11/22,224.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,662.01

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