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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,261.06, 30,709.83 and 12,824.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,261.06, 30,709.83 and 12,824.16 is: 17,691.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,261.06 : 30,709.83 = 12,824.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,261.06/30,709.83 = 12,824.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,261.06x = 30,709.83 × 12,824.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,261.06x = 393,827,773.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,827,773.49/22,261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,691.33

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