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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,264.68, 30,726.72 and 12,833.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,264.68, 30,726.72 and 12,833.85 is: 17,711.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,264.68 : 30,726.72 = 12,833.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,264.68/30,726.72 = 12,833.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,264.68x = 30,726.72 × 12,833.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,264.68x = 394,342,115.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,342,115.47/22,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,711.56

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