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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,254.92, 30,710.04 and 12,824.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,254.92, 30,710.04 and 12,824.24 is: 17,696.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,254.92 : 30,710.04 = 12,824.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,254.92/30,710.04 = 12,824.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,254.92x = 30,710.04 × 12,824.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,254.92x = 393,832,923.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,832,923.37/22,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,696.44

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