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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,002.98, 30,363.57 and 12,570.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,002.98, 30,363.57 and 12,570.74 is: 17,347.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,002.98 : 30,363.57 = 12,570.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,002.98/30,363.57 = 12,570.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,002.98x = 30,363.57 × 12,570.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,002.98x = 381,692,543.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,692,543.94/22,002.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,347.31

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