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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,261.56, 30,723.68 and 12,703.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,261.56, 30,723.68 and 12,703.80 is: 17,532.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,261.56 : 30,723.68 = 12,703.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,261.56/30,723.68 = 12,703.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,261.56x = 30,723.68 × 12,703.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,261.56x = 390,307,485.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,307,485.98/22,261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,532.80

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