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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,255.72, 30,719.73 and 12,830.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,255.72, 30,719.73 and 12,830.56 is: 17,710.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,255.72 : 30,719.73 = 12,830.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,255.72/30,719.73 = 12,830.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,255.72x = 30,719.73 × 12,830.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,255.72x = 394,151,338.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,151,338.95/22,255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,710.11

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