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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,005.16, 30,368.73 and 12,573.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,005.16, 30,368.73 and 12,573.52 is: 17,352.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,005.16 : 30,368.73 = 12,573.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,005.16/30,368.73 = 12,573.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,005.16x = 30,368.73 × 12,573.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,005.16x = 381,841,834.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,841,834.03/22,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,352.38

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