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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.19, 30,727.55 and 12,834.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.19, 30,727.55 and 12,834.75 is: 17,712.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.19 : 30,727.55 = 12,834.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.19/30,727.55 = 12,834.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.19x = 30,727.55 × 12,834.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.19x = 394,380,569.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,380,569.68/22,266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,712.08

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