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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,005, 30,366.95 and 12,573.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,005, 30,366.95 and 12,573.54 is: 17,351.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,005 : 30,366.95 = 12,573.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,005/30,366.95 = 12,573.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,005x = 30,366.95 × 12,573.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,005x = 381,819,997.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,819,997.64/22,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,351.51

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