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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,443.91, 30,969.20 and 12,752.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,443.91, 30,969.20 and 12,752.78 is: 17,596.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,443.91 : 30,969.20 = 12,752.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,443.91/30,969.20 = 12,752.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,443.91x = 30,969.20 × 12,752.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,443.91x = 394,943,271.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,943,271.41/22,443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,596.90

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