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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,241.68, 30,690.12 and 12,808.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,241.68, 30,690.12 and 12,808.72 is: 17,674.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,241.68 : 30,690.12 = 12,808.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,241.68/30,690.12 = 12,808.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,241.68x = 30,690.12 × 12,808.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,241.68x = 393,101,153.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,101,153.85/22,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,674.08

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