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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,264.60, 30,726.30 and 12,834.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,264.60, 30,726.30 and 12,834.04 is: 17,711.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,264.60 : 30,726.30 = 12,834.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,264.60/30,726.30 = 12,834.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,264.60x = 30,726.30 × 12,834.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,264.60x = 394,342,563.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,342,563.25/22,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,711.64

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