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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,315.16, 30,794.92 and 12,755.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,315.16, 30,794.92 and 12,755.25 is: 17,602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,315.16 : 30,794.92 = 12,755.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,315.16/30,794.92 = 12,755.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,315.16x = 30,794.92 × 12,755.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,315.16x = 392,797,033.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,797,033.52/22,315.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,602.25

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