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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,254.08, 30,717.76 and 12,829.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,254.08, 30,717.76 and 12,829.12 is: 17,708.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,254.08 : 30,717.76 = 12,829.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,254.08/30,717.76 = 12,829.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,254.08x = 30,717.76 × 12,829.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,254.08x = 394,081,829.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,081,829.17/22,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,708.30

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