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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,256.86, 30,717.84 and 12,696.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,256.86, 30,717.84 and 12,696.70 is: 17,523.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,256.86 : 30,717.84 = 12,696.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,256.86/30,717.84 = 12,696.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,256.86x = 30,717.84 × 12,696.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,256.86x = 390,015,199.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,015,199.13/22,256.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,523.37

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