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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,333.32, 30,822.72 and 12,901.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,333.32, 30,822.72 and 12,901.88 is: 17,806.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,333.32 : 30,822.72 = 12,901.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,333.32/30,822.72 = 12,901.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,333.32x = 30,822.72 × 12,901.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,333.32x = 397,671,034.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,671,034.71/22,333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,806.18

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