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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,248.06, 30,701.12 and 12,686.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,248.06, 30,701.12 and 12,686.54 is: 17,506.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,248.06 : 30,701.12 = 12,686.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,248.06/30,701.12 = 12,686.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,248.06x = 30,701.12 × 12,686.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,248.06x = 389,491,095.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,491,095.39/22,248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,506.74

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