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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,297.62, 30,771.30 and 12,606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,297.62, 30,771.30 and 12,606.30 is: 17,397.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,297.62 : 30,771.30 = 12,606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,297.62/30,771.30 = 12,606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,297.62x = 30,771.30 × 12,606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,297.62x = 387,912,239.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,912,239.19/22,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,397.02

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