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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,347.52, 30,845.12 and 12,914.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,347.52, 30,845.12 and 12,914.72 is: 17,825.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,347.52 : 30,845.12 = 12,914.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,347.52/30,845.12 = 12,914.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,347.52x = 30,845.12 × 12,914.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,347.52x = 398,356,088.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,356,088.17/22,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,825.52

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