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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,004.92, 30,366.16 and 12,573.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,004.92, 30,366.16 and 12,573.46 is: 17,351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,004.92 : 30,366.16 = 12,573.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,004.92/30,366.16 = 12,573.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,004.92x = 30,366.16 × 12,573.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,004.92x = 381,807,698.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,807,698.11/22,004.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,351.02

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