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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,229.59, 30,680.63 and 12,803.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,229.59, 30,680.63 and 12,803.62 is: 17,671.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,229.59 : 30,680.63 = 12,803.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,229.59/30,680.63 = 12,803.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,229.59x = 30,680.63 × 12,803.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,229.59x = 392,823,127.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,823,127.88/22,229.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,671.18

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