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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,316.28, 30,794.50 and 12,754.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,316.28, 30,794.50 and 12,754.26 is: 17,599.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,316.28 : 30,794.50 = 12,754.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,316.28/30,794.50 = 12,754.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,316.28x = 30,794.50 × 12,754.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,316.28x = 392,761,059.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,761,059.57/22,316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,599.75

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