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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,235.52, 30,684.16 and 12,805.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,235.52, 30,684.16 and 12,805.76 is: 17,671.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,235.52 : 30,684.16 = 12,805.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,235.52/30,684.16 = 12,805.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,235.52x = 30,684.16 × 12,805.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,235.52x = 392,933,988.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,933,988.76/22,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,671.45

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