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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,247.72, 30,708.42 and 12,822.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,247.72, 30,708.42 and 12,822.92 is: 17,699.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,247.72 : 30,708.42 = 12,822.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,247.72/30,708.42 = 12,822.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,247.72x = 30,708.42 × 12,822.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,247.72x = 393,771,612.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,771,612.99/22,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,699.41

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