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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,263.96, 30,727.74 and 12,703.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,263.96, 30,727.74 and 12,703.83 is: 17,533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,263.96 : 30,727.74 = 12,703.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,263.96/30,727.74 = 12,703.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,263.96x = 30,727.74 × 12,703.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,263.96x = 390,359,985.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,359,985.24/22,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,533.27

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