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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,262.84, 30,726.18 and 12,702.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,262.84, 30,726.18 and 12,702.71 is: 17,531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,262.84 : 30,726.18 = 12,702.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,262.84/30,726.18 = 12,702.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,262.84x = 30,726.18 × 12,702.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,262.84x = 390,305,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,305,600.32/22,262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,531.71

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