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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,243.43, 30,694.86 and 12,683.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,243.43, 30,694.86 and 12,683.67 is: 17,502.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,243.43 : 30,694.86 = 12,683.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,243.43/30,694.86 = 12,683.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,243.43x = 30,694.86 × 12,683.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,243.43x = 389,323,474.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,323,474.94/22,243.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,502.86

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