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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,268.66, 30,723.13 and 12,701.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,268.66, 30,723.13 and 12,701.67 is: 17,523.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,268.66 : 30,723.13 = 12,701.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,268.66/30,723.13 = 12,701.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,268.66x = 30,723.13 × 12,701.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,268.66x = 390,234,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,234,995.12/22,268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,523.95

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