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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,297.83, 30,773.57 and 12,739.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,297.83, 30,773.57 and 12,739.23 is: 17,581.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,297.83 : 30,773.57 = 12,739.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,297.83/30,773.57 = 12,739.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,297.83x = 30,773.57 × 12,739.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,297.83x = 392,031,522.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,031,522.45/22,297.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,581.60

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