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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,257.93, 30,717.42 and 12,827.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,257.93, 30,717.42 and 12,827.10 is: 17,702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,257.93 : 30,717.42 = 12,827.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,257.93/30,717.42 = 12,827.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,257.93x = 30,717.42 × 12,827.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,257.93x = 394,015,418.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,015,418.08/22,257.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,702.25

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