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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,252.88, 30,712.41 and 12,692.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,252.88, 30,712.41 and 12,692.79 is: 17,518.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,252.88 : 30,712.41 = 12,692.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,252.88/30,712.41 = 12,692.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,252.88x = 30,712.41 × 12,692.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,252.88x = 389,825,953.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,825,953.50/22,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,518.00

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