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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,361.78, 30,857.82 and 12,801.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,361.78, 30,857.82 and 12,801.66 is: 17,665.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,361.78 : 30,857.82 = 12,801.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,361.78/30,857.82 = 12,801.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,361.78x = 30,857.82 × 12,801.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,361.78x = 395,031,319.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,031,319.98/22,361.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,665.47

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