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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,363.92, 30,862.72 and 12,804.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,363.92, 30,862.72 and 12,804.72 is: 17,670.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,363.92 : 30,862.72 = 12,804.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,363.92/30,862.72 = 12,804.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,363.92x = 30,862.72 × 12,804.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,363.92x = 395,188,488.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,188,488.04/22,363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,670.81

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