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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,237.36, 30,680.96 and 12,805.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,237.36, 30,680.96 and 12,805.68 is: 17,668.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,237.36 : 30,680.96 = 12,805.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,237.36/30,680.96 = 12,805.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,237.36x = 30,680.96 × 12,805.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,237.36x = 392,890,555.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,890,555.85/22,237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,668.04

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