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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,274.42, 30,737.88 and 12,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,274.42, 30,737.88 and 12,714.80 is: 17,545.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,274.42 : 30,737.88 = 12,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,274.42/30,737.88 = 12,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,274.42x = 30,737.88 × 12,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,274.42x = 390,825,842.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,825,842.93/22,274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,545.95

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