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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,229.54, 30,675.32 and 12,801.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,229.54, 30,675.32 and 12,801.14 is: 17,664.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,229.54 : 30,675.32 = 12,801.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,229.54/30,675.32 = 12,801.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,229.54x = 30,675.32 × 12,801.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,229.54x = 392,679,065.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,679,065.86/22,229.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,664.74

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