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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,282.82, 30,749.10 and 12,722.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,282.82, 30,749.10 and 12,722.33 is: 17,556.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,282.82 : 30,749.10 = 12,722.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,282.82/30,749.10 = 12,722.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,282.82x = 30,749.10 × 12,722.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,282.82x = 391,200,197.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,200,197.40/22,282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,556.14

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