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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,322.54, 30,796.33 and 12,757.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,322.54, 30,796.33 and 12,757.29 is: 17,600.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,322.54 : 30,796.33 = 12,757.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,322.54/30,796.33 = 12,757.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,322.54x = 30,796.33 × 12,757.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,322.54x = 392,877,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,877,712.75/22,322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,600.05

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