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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.92, 30,738.51 and 12,713.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.92, 30,738.51 and 12,713.63 is: 17,545.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.92 : 30,738.51 = 12,713.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.92/30,738.51 = 12,713.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.92x = 30,738.51 × 12,713.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.92x = 390,797,889.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,797,889.20/22,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,545.09

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