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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,002.76, 30,357.30 and 12,570.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,002.76, 30,357.30 and 12,570.76 is: 17,343.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,002.76 : 30,357.30 = 12,570.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,002.76/30,357.30 = 12,570.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,002.76x = 30,357.30 × 12,570.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,002.76x = 381,614,332.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,614,332.55/22,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,343.93

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