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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,366.72, 30,865.40 and 12,806.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,366.72, 30,865.40 and 12,806.30 is: 17,672.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,366.72 : 30,865.40 = 12,806.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,366.72/30,865.40 = 12,806.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,366.72x = 30,865.40 × 12,806.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,366.72x = 395,271,572.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,271,572.02/22,366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,672.31

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