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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,250.72, 30,712.83 and 12,825.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,250.72, 30,712.83 and 12,825.56 is: 17,703.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,250.72 : 30,712.83 = 12,825.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,250.72/30,712.83 = 12,825.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,250.72x = 30,712.83 × 12,825.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,250.72x = 393,909,243.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,909,243.93/22,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,703.21

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