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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,260.41, 30,719.07 and 12,700.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,260.41, 30,719.07 and 12,700.05 is: 17,525.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,260.41 : 30,719.07 = 12,700.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,260.41/30,719.07 = 12,700.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,260.41x = 30,719.07 × 12,700.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,260.41x = 390,133,571.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,133,571.36/22,260.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,525.90

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