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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,365.72, 30,864.03 and 12,805.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,365.72, 30,864.03 and 12,805.29 is: 17,670.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,365.72 : 30,864.03 = 12,805.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,365.72/30,864.03 = 12,805.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,365.72x = 30,864.03 × 12,805.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,365.72x = 395,222,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,222,854.72/22,365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,670.92

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