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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,350.72, 30,846.44 and 12,791.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,350.72, 30,846.44 and 12,791.48 is: 17,653.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,350.72 : 30,846.44 = 12,791.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,350.72/30,846.44 = 12,791.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,350.72x = 30,846.44 × 12,791.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,350.72x = 394,571,620.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,571,620.33/22,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,653.64

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