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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,337.55, 30,825.86 and 12,906.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,337.55, 30,825.86 and 12,906.12 is: 17,810.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,337.55 : 30,825.86 = 12,906.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,337.55/30,825.86 = 12,906.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,337.55x = 30,825.86 × 12,906.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,337.55x = 397,842,248.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,842,248.26/22,337.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,810.47

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