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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,251.67, 30,708.15 and 12,693.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,251.67, 30,708.15 and 12,693.12 is: 17,516.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,251.67 : 30,708.15 = 12,693.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,251.67/30,708.15 = 12,693.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,251.67x = 30,708.15 × 12,693.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,251.67x = 389,782,079.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,782,079.39/22,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,516.98

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