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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,260.92, 30,718.32 and 12,830.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,260.92, 30,718.32 and 12,830.24 is: 17,704.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,260.92 : 30,718.32 = 12,830.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,260.92/30,718.32 = 12,830.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,260.92x = 30,718.32 × 12,830.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,260.92x = 394,123,418.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,123,418.00/22,260.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,704.72

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