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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,281.94, 30,745.18 and 12,717.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,281.94, 30,745.18 and 12,717.46 is: 17,547.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,281.94 : 30,745.18 = 12,717.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,281.94/30,745.18 = 12,717.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,281.94x = 30,745.18 × 12,717.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,281.94x = 391,000,701.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,000,701.87/22,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,547.87

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