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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,227.59, 30,677.87 and 12,801.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,227.59, 30,677.87 and 12,801.62 is: 17,668.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,227.59 : 30,677.87 = 12,801.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,227.59/30,677.87 = 12,801.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,227.59x = 30,677.87 × 12,801.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,227.59x = 392,726,434.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,726,434.15/22,227.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,668.42

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