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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,001.91, 30,364.25 and 12,570.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,001.91, 30,364.25 and 12,570.27 is: 17,347.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,001.91 : 30,364.25 = 12,570.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,001.91/30,364.25 = 12,570.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,001.91x = 30,364.25 × 12,570.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,001.91x = 381,686,758.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,686,758.00/22,001.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,347.89

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