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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,247.56, 30,702.03 and 12,688.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,247.56, 30,702.03 and 12,688.55 is: 17,510.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,247.56 : 30,702.03 = 12,688.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,247.56/30,702.03 = 12,688.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,247.56x = 30,702.03 × 12,688.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,247.56x = 389,564,242.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,564,242.76/22,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,510.43

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