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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,307.91, 30,786.53 and 12,747.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,307.91, 30,786.53 and 12,747.57 is: 17,592.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,307.91 : 30,786.53 = 12,747.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,307.91/30,786.53 = 12,747.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,307.91x = 30,786.53 × 12,747.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,307.91x = 392,453,382.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,453,382.49/22,307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,592.57

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