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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,224.84, 30,670.30 and 12,793.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,224.84, 30,670.30 and 12,793.41 is: 17,654.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,224.84 : 30,670.30 = 12,793.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,224.84/30,670.30 = 12,793.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,224.84x = 30,670.30 × 12,793.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,224.84x = 392,377,722.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,377,722.72/22,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,654.92

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