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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,252.84, 30,707.37 and 12,693.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,252.84, 30,707.37 and 12,693.14 is: 17,515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,252.84 : 30,707.37 = 12,693.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,252.84/30,707.37 = 12,693.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,252.84x = 30,707.37 × 12,693.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,252.84x = 389,772,908.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,772,908.06/22,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,515.65

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