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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,002.66, 30,365.28 and 12,571.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,002.66, 30,365.28 and 12,571.02 is: 17,348.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,002.66 : 30,365.28 = 12,571.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,002.66/30,365.28 = 12,571.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,002.66x = 30,365.28 × 12,571.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,002.66x = 381,722,542.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,722,542.19/22,002.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,348.93

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