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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,253.93, 30,706.56 and 12,820.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,253.93, 30,706.56 and 12,820.67 is: 17,690.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,253.93 : 30,706.56 = 12,820.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,253.93/30,706.56 = 12,820.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,253.93x = 30,706.56 × 12,820.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,253.93x = 393,678,672.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,678,672.60/22,253.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,690.30

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