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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,257.18, 30,716.37 and 12,826.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,257.18, 30,716.37 and 12,826.35 is: 17,701.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,257.18 : 30,716.37 = 12,826.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,257.18/30,716.37 = 12,826.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,257.18x = 30,716.37 × 12,826.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,257.18x = 393,978,912.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,978,912.35/22,257.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,701.21

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