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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,004.82, 30,366.36 and 12,573.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,004.82, 30,366.36 and 12,573.18 is: 17,350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,004.82 : 30,366.36 = 12,573.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,004.82/30,366.36 = 12,573.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,004.82x = 30,366.36 × 12,573.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,004.82x = 381,801,710.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,801,710.22/22,004.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,350.82

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