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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,251.22, 30,713.52 and 12,826.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,251.22, 30,713.52 and 12,826.06 is: 17,703.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,251.22 : 30,713.52 = 12,826.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,251.22/30,713.52 = 12,826.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,251.22x = 30,713.52 × 12,826.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,251.22x = 393,933,450.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,933,450.33/22,251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,703.90

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