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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,305.20, 30,781.11 and 12,748.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,305.20, 30,781.11 and 12,748.05 is: 17,592.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,305.20 : 30,781.11 = 12,748.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,305.20/30,781.11 = 12,748.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,305.20x = 30,781.11 × 12,748.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,305.20x = 392,399,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,399,129.34/22,305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,592.27

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