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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,264.76, 30,728.21 and 12,833.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,264.76, 30,728.21 and 12,833.39 is: 17,711.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,264.76 : 30,728.21 = 12,833.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,264.76/30,728.21 = 12,833.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,264.76x = 30,728.21 × 12,833.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,264.76x = 394,346,885.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,346,885.12/22,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,711.71

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