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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,261.44, 30,719.16 and 12,701.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,261.44, 30,719.16 and 12,701.70 is: 17,527.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,261.44 : 30,719.16 = 12,701.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,261.44/30,719.16 = 12,701.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,261.44x = 30,719.16 × 12,701.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,261.44x = 390,185,554.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,185,554.57/22,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,527.42

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